Grants and Contributions

Support aboriginal communities in becoming successful participants in commercial fisheries and aquaculture

The purpose of the Indigenous Habitat Participation Program- Grant Funding is to meet the legal obligations to support the participation of Indigenous communities in consultations on Departmental Crown conduct (i.e., decisions, such as arrangements, approvals, authorizations and permits) under the Fisheries Act and/or Species at Risk Act.

Nova Scotia Power Inc. (NSPI) will develop and design the hydro upgrades to improve the reliability of the distribution system at CFB Greenwood for the Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS) project.

The purpose of this program is to support enhancements in marine safety and marine environmental protection in Canadian waters, while embracing the concepts of codevelopment and sustainable economic development. The objectives are to enhance the capacity and facilitate the participation of partners and stakeholders in support of marine safety and marine environmental protection.

The Elsipogtog Justice Strategic Planning Project is the first step toward implementing the Indigenous Justice Strategy (IJS) in a way that reflects Mi'kmaq values and community priorities. The expected outcomes include a comprehensive Justice Strategic Plan that defines short- and long-term goals, stronger partnerships with provincial and federal justice systems, and a culturally safe, community-driven justice model that reduces harm and promotes healing.

This project will gather input and feedback on Justice priorities through a community-driven approach, identify key priorities, and develop a draft Mi'gmaq Justice Strategy and an implementation plan for key priorities.

This project will support the Nation’s participation in the initial implementation phase of the Indigenous Justice Strategy (IJS) by ensuring that they remain fully engaged in discussions, planning, and decision-making processes. It will also ensure that the Nation’s priorities, cultural teachings, and lived experiences inform the early development of justice initiatives, as well as strengthen collaboration with partner organizations, governments, and other Indigenous communities. The project will lead to proposed framework, that will guide future phases of IJS implementation.

In Phase I of the Indigenous Justice Strategy, Wolastoqey Tribal Council Inc. will focus on engaging with the six Wolastoqey communities in New Brunswick (leadership, Elders, women, youth, Knowledge and Language Holders, 2SLGBTQQIA+) on the Indigenous Justice Strategy and determine priorities for the communities and Nation as a whole. Wolastoqey Tribal Council Inc. will then work with the All-Nations Common Table to develop a Plan for New Brunswick.

The contribution supports the replacement of a hydraulic access bridge system providing access to Île du Pot à l’Eau‑de‑Vie. The project will help ensure safe and sustainable access to this unique site located within the Saguenay–St. Lawrence Marine Park, designated as a heritage site and part of the Îles de l’Estuaire National Wildlife Area. The new bridge is expected to be operational prior to the start of the 2026 operating season.

The purpose of this agreement is to enhance the bilateral political and trade relationship between NRCan and South Korea related to energy and natural resources, while fulfilling NRCan's Indo-Pacific Strategy goal of enhancing relations with priority bilateral partners in the Indo-Pacific, by supporting the Canada-Korea Forum in 2026.