Canada Infrastructure Bank
| Canada Infrastructure Bank | |
|---|---|
| Type | Government agency |
Canada Infrastructure Bank is a financial institution.[1]
In Anishinabek News
- July 2020: The bank is involved in making investments to support Canada's Connectivity Strategy.[2]
- November 2022: The bank is collaborating with AFOA Canada to provide training that ensures Indigenous communities have resources to access capital. The institution has approximately $5 billion designated for projects in Indigenous communities. The organization's participation in the new certification program is part of its commitment to reconciliation.[3]
- February 2023: The bank finalized an agreement in January 2023 to provide $7.9 million in financing to Netmizaaggamig Nishnaabeg. The investment is part of the Indigenous Community Infrastructure Initiative, which targets a minimum of $1 billion for projects benefiting Indigenous peoples. The bank's funding addresses lending gaps by providing flexible financing for water, electricity, and broadband extensions.[4]
- October 2025: Director of investments Stephen Scott represented the bank on an economic panel at the Anishinabek Nation Economic Development Opportunities Forum. The bank provides project advisory services, loan agreements, and flexible financing terms for First Nation initiatives.[1]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Madahbee Leach encourages First Nation leaders to connect on economic development initiatives", Anishinabek News, 27 October 2025 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Canada and Ontario invest in a new by-pass road in Atikameksheng Anishnawbek", Anishinabek News, 16 July 2020 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "New certification to focus on large infrastructure projects in Indigenous communities", Anishinabek News, 16 November 2022 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Canada Infrastructure Bank invests $7.9 million in Netmizaaggamig Nishnaabeg infrastructure to accelerate residential and economic growth", Anishinabek News, 7 February 2023 (archived copy; original article).