Canada is set to experience a surge in financing for Indigenous-led projects, driven by increased government support and growing interest from Indigenous communities seeking economic opportunity. A report by credit rating agency Morningstar DBRS highlights the trend, citing a rise in capital markets activity by Indigenous organizations and billions of dollars in available government programs.
Canada is poised to see significant growth in Indigenous-related project financing, international credit rating agency Morningstar DBRS said Monday.
Indigenous communities across Canada are showing growing interest in acquiring equity positions in major projects and infrastructure as a way to generate revenue and economic opportunity for their people.But historically, one of the biggest barriers preventing Indigenous partners from pursuing equity ownership has been a lack of access to capital.
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