11/05/2026
Budget 2026 – A Stronger Path Forward for First Nations Communities, Businesses, and Economies
FNFA welcomes Canada's commitment in Budget 2026 to advance First Nations-led solutions that help unlock economic opportunity and close longstanding financing gaps facing First Nations.
The measures announced, including amendments to the First Nations Fiscal Management Act (2005) to enable FNFA to finance qualified Indigenous-owned Special Purpose Vehicles, support for a national surety and bonding pilot, and progress toward enabling the monetization of federal transfers for infrastructure financing, reflect years of collaboration, advocacy, and partnership across the Indigenous financial ecosystem.
These changes help create more equitable access to affordable capital, level the playing field for First Nation contractors competing for major contracts, and provide new pathways for communities to invest in the infrastructure and economic development community members need and deserve.
While there is more work ahead, this budget represents meaningful progress toward ensuring First Nations have access to the same financial tools and opportunities available to other governments in Canada. We are honoured to continue supporting our members as they turn their visions into reality and create lasting prosperity for future generations.
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