Key Accomplishments and Initiatives

The Government of Canada is committed to increasing the participation of First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples in the Canadian economy and improving economic outcomes for Aboriginal peoples in all parts of Canada.

The following list highlights some of the progress being made in Aboriginal economic development.

• Government of Canada Increases Economic Opportunities for First Nations in Atlantic Fisheries Sector
• First Nations Certainty of Land Title Act Receives Royal Assent
• Minister Strahl Visits Russia to Discuss Northern Economic Development
• Government Of Canada Announces New Funding To Expand Reserve Land And Environment Management Program
• Minister Strahl Announces Funding For The Osoyoos Indian Band Senkulmen Enterprise Park
• Government Of Canada Launches An Action Plan To Improve Northern Regulatory Regimes
• Government of Canada Supports Métis Resource and Energy Development Projects in Saskatchewan
• Government of Canada supports First Nation and Métis business development in Saskatchewan
• Minister Strahl Announces Strategic Investments to Support Economic Growth in Atlantic Canada
• Minister Strahl announces capital infrastructure improvements for First Nations in Atlantic Region
• Canada and U.S. Sign MOU on Aboriginal and Northern Issues
• Government of Canada Funds New Cottage Development by Fisher River Cree Nation
• Canada, Ontario and First Nations Work Together for Stronger First Nations Communities and a Stronger Ontario
• Minister Strahl, Provincial Ministers and Métis Leaders Meet to Discuss Métis Economic Development
• Government of Canada Introduces the First Nations Certainty of Land Title Act to Help First Nations Develop Commercial Real Estate on Reserves
• Government of Canada Helps Aboriginal Involvement in Manitoba Hydroelectricity Partnership
• Government Of Canada Supports Aboriginal Involvement In Green Energy Projects In British Columbia
• Royal Assent Given to Legislation Modernizing the Indian Oil and Gas Act
• Government of Canada Supports Aboriginal Involvement in Development Projects in Manitoba