Grits pledge $4.7-billion in funds to address Indigenous issues GlobePolitics
“We know that building a better Canada must – by definition – include advancing reconciliation for Indigenous peoples,” the Finance Minister said in his speech.Spread over six years, the budget promises nearly $1-billion to settle land claims; $1.2-billion to expand health and social services for First Nations children; and $739-million to eliminate boil-water advisories on reserves.
“Through our sustained advocacy, you see sustained investments in children and water and education,” Mr. Bellegarde said. “This is maintaining the momentum … but the needs are great and the hole is huge and we need to fill that gap that is there.” Since 2015, the government has spent nearly $2-billion to build or repair public-water systems in First Nations communities. More than 80 drinking-water advisories have been lifted and Ottawa says it is on track to eliminate all advisories in two years.
Mr. Morneau also allocated funds to address several of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s calls to action, including $126.5-million in fiscal 2020-21 for the establishment of a National Council for Reconciliation.Ottawa earmarked $100-million to establish an Indigenous Growth Fund to encourage investment in Indigenous businesses. The budget also proposes to expand existing programs such as Futurpreneur to support First Nations, Métis and Inuit entrepreneurs.
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