Access to capital continues to be a problem for all organizations and communities. We need to work together to provide solutions to the major projects in Canada that have really stalled the economy for the prosperity of all Canadians.
The First Nations Major Projects Coalition has projects of about $17 billion in its plans for communities. It wants to participate in major projects, but it has no place to access that money. All it's looking for is lower cost capital and financial institutions that view it as low-risk as opposed to high-risk. What we're trying to do is unlock the potential of natural resources in the country, so indigenous communities can participate with Canada under a shared prosperity plan.