Keith Conn

Financial assistance for the expansion of the community's health centre. Financial assistance for the development of a transload facility on OCN land Federal assistance with the purchase and development of an Indigenous eco-tourism business. Development and funding of a land-based addictions and mental health treatment centre. Amendments to Opaskwayak's 10-year grant under the New Fiscal Relationship framework.

Working with the client to expedite the process of resolving the shortfall in agricultural benefits promised to the Opaskwayak Cree Nation under Treaty 5. Federal assistance with the purchase and development of an Indigenous eco-tourism business. Expansion of the community's health centre. Development and funding of a land-based addictions and mental health treatment centre. Amendments to Opaskwayak's 10-year grant under the New Fiscal Relationship framework.

Raise awareness about the First Nations Bank of Canada; seek opportunities for economic development.

Monetizing annual federal infrastructure grants to First Nations to securitize First Nation Finance Authority (FNFA) debentures.

The First Nations Fiscal Management Act, Section 141 Monetizing annual federal infrastructure grants to First Nations to securitize First Nation Finance Authority (FNFA) debentures.

Seeking a regulatory change under the First Nations Fiscal Management Act, which would allow the FNFA to issue loans to special purpose vehicles that qualify for the Indigenous Loan Guarantee Program announced in Budget 2024 The First Nations Fiscal Management Act, with respect to annual infrastructure funding

Seeking funding to: improve the relationships that every Federal Department, Agency, Crown Corporation and Regulator has with Indigenous communities, businesses, and Federal Indigenous employees; support the growth and access to opportunity for Indigenous exporters; and increase the representation of Indigenous peoples on Corporate Boards. Sources of funding to be determined Increasing Federal procurement from Indigenous businesses. Ensuring Indigeneous businesses are engaged in Infrastructure Programs; Development and implementation of a Federal Indigenous Entrepreneurship Strategy;

We are interested in speeding up the defence procurement cycle and to helping defence buyers purchase the right solution, from the right buyer, at the right price.

Seeking support for the Indigenous Business Strategy including the development of new funds for the Indigenous Growth Fund. and support the network of Aboriginal Financial Institutions.

Seeking funding to support digital and in-person services for Indigenous entrepreneurs through the national expansion of the Indigenous Business Centre of Excellence. Seeking funding to scale Indigenous-led tourism development through the delivery of the Signature Indigenous Tourism Experiences Stream and related initiatives. Seeking funding to advance Indigenous housing finance solutions through support for the Yänonhchia’ model, enabling access to homeownership in First Nations communities. Seeking funding for the establishment and scale-up of the First Nations Procurement Authority (FNPA) to enhance Indigenous business certification and procurement participation. Seeking stable funding and access to capital (loan program) from the government to support Indigenous Financial Institutions (IFIs), as well as women and youth entrepreneurial programs across Canada.

Increasing awareness of Hydro One's activities in the electricity sector and advocating for policy responses to increased electrification. We will be actively participating in regulatory discussions regarding the Clean Electricity Standards being proposed by the Government of Canada; Securing funding options to support rural broadband development Securing funding options to support electrification Securing funding options to support electricity transmission development Conducting outreach and advocacy to the Federal Government on: Electrification, Clean Energy Resources, a National Grid Council, Clean Emissions Standard ZEV Vehicles, Electricity Transmission Project Development, Joint Use of Electricity Infrastructure, Funding Mechanisms for Indigenous participation in transmission project ownership; Advocating for tax polices regarding the payment in lieu (PIL) regime associated with the selling of electricity assets. Advocating for removal of trade restrictions on imported products necessary for the energy transition and electricity reliability; Advocating for changes to the incoming regulations banning the use of Pentachlorophenol as a wood pole preservative;

Seeking $176 million in federal government funding for the development and construction of a solar power farm on the Ermineskin Cree Nation lands.

Seeking meetings to strengthen CANDO's relationship with the government regarding Indigenous procurement, training and economic opportunities

Seeking meetings to have the government provide funding for Economic Development Officers for Indigenous communities across the country Seeking meetings to discuss procurement opportunities for Indigenous communities and organizations Seeking meetings to strengthen CANDO's relationship with the government regarding Indigenous procurement, training and economic opportunities

Seeking government support through repayable or non-repayable contributions towards the First Nation's acquisition of a company.