On behalf of the National Aboriginal Capital Corporations Association (NACCA), we extend our congratulations to Prime Minister Mark Carney and the Liberal Party of Canada as we chart a new path for Canada and for Indigenous prosperity.

For nearly four decades, NACCA has been at the forefront of fostering Indigenous entrepreneurship, delivering 53,326 loans totaling more than $3.38 billion through our network of over 50 Indigenous Financial Institutions (IFIs). Our mission has consistently been to empower First Nations, Inuit, and Métis entrepreneurs, including women and youth, driving economic growth and self-determination within Indigenous communities.

We are encouraged by your platform’s commitments and are optimistic as we continue working together to remove barriers and support the work undertaken by NACCA and the Indigenous Financial Institution (IFI) network. The Liberal initiatives resonate deeply with NACCA’s objectives that include enhancing business programming for our IFI network, supporting Indigenous entrepreneurs, especially women and youth, and advancing the First Nation Procurement Authority to ensure that Indigenous businesses have more access to Federal government contracts.

NACCA CEO Shannin Metatawabin states, “Investing in Indigenous business in Canada is an investment in all of Canada.”

We look forward to continuing our collaboration with your government to build a more inclusive and prosperous Canadian economy. We invite an open dialogue and real engagement to work together towards Indigenous prosperity and a thriving national economy.