Over the next decade, Indigenous nations will need over CAD$50 billion to finance equity investments in major projects. With CAD$15 billion in government support available, the remaining CAD$35 billion must come from other sources. To bridge the gap, First Nations must collaborate with lenders, banks, private equity firms, pension funds, and family foundations. This session will highlight other possible sources of capital to advance Indigenous equity participation in major projects.
Introduction by: Bernd Christmas (Membertou First Nation), Senior Counsel, JFK Law
» Rod Phillips, Vice Chair, Canaccord Genuity Corp.
» Hon. Greg Rickford, Minister of Indigenous Affairs and First Nations Economic Reconciliation; Minister Responsible for Ring of Fire Economic and Community Partnerships (Ontario)
» Moderator – Clint Davis (Inuit – Nunatsiavut), CEO, Cedar Leaf Capital Inc.