The Government of Canada is working to reduce social and economic inequities between Indigenous and non-Indigenous communities by making immediate and long-term investments to help close critical infrastructure gaps.

“Advancing infrastructure needs for Modern Treaty and Self-Government partners is a priority for our government. With this first-of-its-kind investment, our partners will chart their own path to self-determination to improve the well-being of their communities.”

The Honourable Marc Miller
Minister of Crown–Indigenous Relations 

“The best solutions for community needs come from within. This investment provides the flexibility required for self-governing First Nations to deliver the housing and infrastructure projects that meet the needs of their community. I look forward to seeing the positive social and economic impacts of the projects supported through this fund.”

Brendan Hanley
MP, Yukon

• Budget 2021 proposes distinctions-based investments of $6 billion over five years, starting in 2021-22, with $388.9 million ongoing, to support infrastructure in Indigenous communities, including: 

  • $4.3 billion over four years, starting in 2021-22, for the Indigenous Community Infrastructure Fund, a distinctions-based fund to support immediate demands, as prioritized by Indigenous partners, with shovel-ready infrastructure projects in First Nations, including with Modern Treaty and Self-governing First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Nation communities.
  • $1.7 billion over five years, starting in 2021-22, with $388.9 million ongoing, to support the operation and maintenance of First Nation community infrastructure on reserve.

Associated links

• Government of Canada announces funding to support infrastructure action plans with Indigenous Self-Government and Modern Treaty Partners
• Indigenous Community Infrastructure Fund

For more information, media may contact:

Renelle Arsenault
Director of Communications
Office of the Honourable Marc Miller
Minister of Crown–Indigenous Relations
renelle.arsenault@rcaanc-cirnac.gc.ca

CIRNAC Media Relations:
Email: RCAANC.Media.CIRNAC@sac-isc.gc.ca 
Phone: 819-934-2302

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