VANCOUVER, BC, April 23,
2024 /CNW/ - The federal government recently
delivered Budget 2024: Fairness for Every Generation.
Minister Hajdu in Vancouver to
highlight budget 2024 investments in reconciliation:
Minister Hajdu in Vancouver to highlight budget 2024 investments
in reconciliation:
Budget 2024 is focused on a fair future for all Canadians and
Indigenous Peoples.
Today, the Minister of Indigenous Services Canada, the
Honourable Patty Hajdu, was present at Our Gathering kexwkexwntsút
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B.C., with First Nations leaders to highlight federal
commitments under Budget 2024. This year marks the 11th
annual Our Gathering meeting, a forum unique to British Columbia, where B.C. First Nations and
Canada come together to discuss
shared priorities in an open and honest way.
Budget 2024 has a plan to build a Canada that works better for Indigenous
Peoples and moves us forward on the path to reconciliation. For
Indigenous Peoples, it means:
- More Homes and Community Infrastructure: Investment of
$918 million in Indigenous Housing
and Community Infrastructure to narrow housing and infrastructure
gaps in Indigenous communities. This is in addition to the
$5 billion already available for
communities in 2024–25.
- More Schools and Post-Secondary Education: Investment of
$545.1 million for renovations and
new builds of K-12 schools. As well, nearly $243 million for First Nations post-secondary
students, building on the $487.5
million over ten years for Inuit and Métis
students.
- More Economic Opportunities: Including $5 billion for the Indigenous Loan Guarantee
Program, expanding Indigenous tax jurisdiction to create more
opportunities for own-source revenue, and $388 million in further investments to support
Indigenous entrepreneurship, Indigenous tourism, clean energy
opportunities, and the Strategic Partnerships Initiative.
The history of systematic oppression and discrimination faced in
communities has meant that, for far too long, Indigenous peoples
have been left behind. With Budget 2024, the government is taking
action to ensure that we build an economy that is fair for
everyone. We will do this through our ongoing funding, which
include:
- $150 million over 5 years,
starting in 2022 to 2023, to advance shovel-ready economic
opportunities in Indigenous communities
- $65 million over 5 years,
starting in 2023 to 2024, to co-develop a new First Nations-led
land registry and support First Nations in building capacity to
exercise jurisdiction over their lands, resources and
environment
- $21 million over 5 years,
starting in 2023 to 2024, to increase participation in
environmental and regulatory assessments of major projects
Budget 2024 also proposes increasing support for Indigenous
Peoples living in urban areas. It is proposing to add $60 million over two years, starting in 2024–25,
to support Friendship Centres across the country, which provide
much-needed support and services in areas like health, housing,
education, economic development, and community wellness.
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"Our government first came into office with a vow to strengthen
and expand the middle class. We delivered on that pledge by
reducing poverty, especially for children and seniors, and creating
millions of good jobs for Canadians. Our work isn't done. Budget
2024 renews our focus on unlocking the door to the middle class for
millions of younger Canadians. We'll build more housing and help
make life cost less. We will drive our economy toward growth that
lifts everyone up. That is fairness for every
generation."
- The Honourable Chrystia Freeland, Deputy
Prime Minister and Minister of Finance
"Budget 2024 is all about a fair, equitable
future for Indigenous Peoples. This Budget focuses on the
foundational elements of fairness: investing in more homes, more
education and more economic opportunities. We will continue to
collaborate with Indigenous partners to make sure they have the
resources needed for self-determination and equal opportunities to
grow, prosper, and participate in all aspects of
society."
The Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Indigenous Services
Canada
Related products
- Budget 2024: Fairness for Every Generation
- Budget 2024: Address by the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister
of Finance
- Budget 2024: Key Measures
- Backgrounder: More Affordable Homes
- Backgrounder: A Stronger Social Safety Net
- Backgrounder: Fairness for Younger Generations
- Backgrounder: Economic Growth and Productivity
- Backgrounder: Growing Small Businesses
- Backgrounder: Safer, Healthier Communities
- Backgrounder: A Fair Future for Indigenous Peoples
- Backgrounder: Tax Fairness for Every Generation
- Budget 2024: Canada's
Consumer-Driven Banking Framework
SOURCE Indigenous Services Canada