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Another area where your help would be especially appreciated involves indigenous financial institutions that belong to NACCA. The Native Commercial Credit Corporation, in Wendake, is one such institution providing long-term financing. These institutions' funding is expiring on March 31, 2024, and they have asked for more funding, including $154 million to provide new housing loans. NACCA also needs support for the community investment and business development programs it delivers to first nations.
With the budget coming up, will you commit to supporting these institutions and giving indigenous communities some good news by providing indigenous networks with the funding they need?