Indigenous participation vital to success of Canada’s economic shift

Canada is at an inflection point. The job facing the federal government, the provinces and the private sector is to urgently restructure Canada’s economy — a need driven by new tariffs and ongoing tariff threats from the U.S., our biggest trading partner. We need to quickly become more independent, resilient and sustainable.

The challenge is huge, but the moment is also an opportunity.

The political will to unleash major development projects and leverage our natural resources for opportunities in new markets has never been stronger. It’s a bold vision, full of potential. It’s also a goal that cannot be realized without meaningful Indigenous participation. And Indigenous participation benefits all Canadians.

Make no mistake, Indigenous communities are open for business. We had a thriving