Chapter 4 · 4.3 Advancing reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples
Supporting reconciliation through partnership and ownership
No cost lineLoans, equity or financing
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What the budget says
“With three loan guarantees already issued, Budget 2026 announces the Tla'amin Nation Tree Farm project in British Columbia: Budget 2026 is supporting Tla'amin Nation in acquiring 100% ownership of Western Forest Products' Stillwater Forest Operation, a major forestry asset within its traditional territory, providing stable revenues and creating local economic opportunities.”
Budget 2026, p. 244 (PDF p. 260)
Amounts named in the text
Stated amounts can cover different periods, cash or accrual bases, previously announced money and loans. They are not additive with the cost line above.
- $10 billion
Also in this section
- Investing in housing and infrastructure in First Nations communities - Investments in First Nations clean water infrastructure and legislation$4.61BProgram spendingHousingTradesIndigenous communitiesInfrastructure & transport
- Investing in housing and infrastructure First Nations communities - Investments to stabilise, accelerate construction, and transform financing$7.91BProgram spendingHousingTradesIndigenous communitiesInfrastructure & transport
- Supporting student success in First Nations communities$4.8BProgram spendingTraining & skillsIndigenous communities
- Supporting Indigenous children and families$5.25BProgram spendingIndigenous communities
- Strengthening health and safety in Indigenous communities$4BProgram spendingIndigenous communitiesHealth
- Strengthening the fiscal and institutional capacity of Indigenous governments$79MTax measureIndigenous communities