PolitiKit

Engaging with Indigenous Services Canada, Natural Resources Canada, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED), and FedNor to explore federal support for Wabigoon to lead the modernization and expansion of on-reserve and regional infrastructure, specifically focused on energy systems and digital connectivity, to advance community well-being, regional economic development, and Indigenous-led infrastructure delivery.

Formally recognize Wabigoon Lake Ojibway Nation’s Regulatory Assurance and Accountability Protocol (RAAP) as a binding oversight framework in all federal permitting, review, and regulatory processes in relation to the Nation's existing agreement to act as a willing host to Canada's Deep Geological Repository for nuclear waste on their traditional lands.

Engagement with federal departments and agencies regarding the development and implementation of Canada’s nuclear energy strategy and related policies affecting the Deep Geological Repository (DGR) for used nuclear fuel and new nuclear energy generation and transmission. This includes recognition of Wabigoon Lake Ojibway Nation’s role as host Nation, the development of Indigenous-led nuclear and nuclear-enabling infrastructure opportunities, and federal regulatory, governance, and oversight frameworks associated with the DGR project.

Establish a technical table between the Government of Canada and the Wabigoon Lake Ojibway Nation to work towards a treaty table to resolve longstanding jurisdictional ambiguity affecting the Nation’s ability to fully engage in planning for the Deep Geological Repository (DGR).

Engaging with Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada and other federal departments regarding the development of Indigenous-led data centre infrastructure in Northwestern Ontario, including initiatives related to artificial intelligence infrastructure, digital sovereignty, and national data capacity.

Develop a joint Wabigoon Lake Ojibway Nation–federal infrastructure strategy to support the Nation’s role as host of the DGR, including investment in housing, roads, utilities, broadband, and emergency services.

Engagement with federal departments and agencies regarding funding, financing to support new nuclear energy generation and transmission.

Obtain $6 million in federal funding for One Bowl’s Indigenous-led housing manufacturing facility to create 100+ jobs, deliver training, and supply over 500 modular homes for Build Canada Homes.

Engaging with the Impact Assessment Agency of Canada regarding consultation frameworks, regulatory processes, and governance considerations associated with the Deep Geological Repository for used nuclear fuel.

Engagement with federal departments and agencies regarding the development and implementation of Canada’s nuclear energy strategy and related policies affecting the Deep Geological Repository (DGR) for used nuclear fuel and new nuclear energy generation and transmission. This includes recognition of Wabigoon Lake Ojibway Nation’s role as host Nation, the development of Indigenous-led nuclear and nuclear-enabling infrastructure opportunities, and federal regulatory, governance, and oversight frameworks associated with the DGR project.

Engagement with federal departments and agencies regarding funding, financing to support new nuclear energy generation and transmission.

Develop a joint Wabigoon Lake Ojibway Nation–federal infrastructure strategy to support the Nation’s role as host of the DGR, including investment in housing, roads, utilities, broadband, and emergency services.

Establish a technical table between the Government of Canada and the Wabigoon Lake Ojibway Nation to work towards a treaty table to resolve longstanding jurisdictional ambiguity affecting the Nation’s ability to fully engage in planning for the Deep Geological Repository (DGR).

Engage with federal officials and institutions, including Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada and CMHC, regarding the funding gap affecting supportive housing developments in York Region. Discussions will focus on upcoming federal housing funding opportunities and on maintaining access to capital programs during the transition to Build Canada Homes, including projects previously eligible for CMHC funding.

Build Canada Homes – Program Design and Implementation: Engagement with federal departments, agencies, ministers’ offices, and senior officials regarding the development, design, and implementation of Build Canada Homes, including program objectives, eligibility criteria, timing, and structure, as they relate to the advancement of 2B Developments’ housing project portfolio.

Prioritize One Bowl’s Indigenous-led “Tree to Home” timber-to-housing supply chain in federal procurement to support housing delivery and economic reconciliation.

Federal Housing Project Alignment and Program Access: Engagement with federal officials concerning the alignment of 2B Developments’ shovel-ready housing projects with federal housing and economic priorities, including potential access to funding, financing, or other support available through Build Canada Homes or related federal housing initiatives.

Engagement with the Canada Revenue Agency, the Department of Finance, and other applicable federal officials regarding the administration of GST self-supply rules as they apply to non-profit, covenant-restricted affordable rental housing. This includes CRA approaches to determining fair market value where permanent, successor-binding affordability covenants restrict rents, tenant eligibility, refinancing, transfers, and operations; audit, reassessment, objection, and settlement practices; and potential administrative guidance or regulatory clarification under the Excise Tax Act to ensure GST administration aligns with Parliament’s intent to remove tax barriers to affordable rental housing supply.

Engagement with Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada, Build Canada Homes, and other applicable federal officials regarding Catalyst’s potential participation in Build Canada Homes and the delivery of long-term affordable rental housing. This includes program design, delivery expectations, and alignment between federal housing supply objectives and the operational realities of non-profit affordable housing providers delivering covenant-restricted rental housing at scale.

Seeking federal funding for the creation of a National Technical Assistance Program under Build Canada Homes, with our BuildingIN department engaged as an expert implementation partner to support municipalities in modeling infill capacity, aligning zoning, and developing market-aligned delivery plans, drawing on the firm’s existing municipal engagement experience and delivery methodologies.

Seeking federal funding and/or adoption of BuildingIN’s Low-Rise Infill Enablement Toolkit, developed through field-tested municipal partnerships, so that the Toolkit would serve as core delivery infrastructure for Build Canada Homes—standardizing zoning, mapping, and feasibility tools to accelerate modular infill housing delivery across Canadian municipalities.

Seeking federal endorsement and adoption of forecast-based municipal housing delivery plans as a condition of Build Canada Homes funding, using BuildingIN’s data-driven tools—including zoning overlays, uptake modeling, and servicing analysis—as a standardized methodology to ensure funding is tied to buildable, market-ready outcomes.

Build Canada Homes – Program Design and Implementation: Engagement with federal departments, agencies, ministers’ offices, and senior officials regarding the development, design, and implementation of Build Canada Homes, including program objectives, eligibility criteria, timing, and structure, as they relate to the advancement of 2B Developments’ housing project portfolio.

Engagement with federal departments and agencies regarding funding, financing to support new nuclear energy generation and transmission.

Engaging with Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada and other federal departments regarding the development of Indigenous-led data centre infrastructure in Northwestern Ontario, including initiatives related to artificial intelligence infrastructure, digital sovereignty, and national data capacity.

Establish a technical table between the Government of Canada and the Wabigoon Lake Ojibway Nation to work towards a treaty table to resolve longstanding jurisdictional ambiguity affecting the Nation’s ability to fully engage in planning for the Deep Geological Repository (DGR).

Engagement with federal departments and agencies regarding the development and implementation of Canada’s nuclear energy strategy and related policies affecting the Deep Geological Repository (DGR) for used nuclear fuel and new nuclear energy generation and transmission. This includes recognition of Wabigoon Lake Ojibway Nation’s role as host Nation, the development of Indigenous-led nuclear and nuclear-enabling infrastructure opportunities, and federal regulatory, governance, and oversight frameworks associated with the DGR project.

Develop a joint Wabigoon Lake Ojibway Nation–federal infrastructure strategy to support the Nation’s role as host of the DGR, including investment in housing, roads, utilities, broadband, and emergency services.

Engagement with federal departments and agencies regarding the development and implementation of Canada’s nuclear energy strategy and related policies affecting the Deep Geological Repository (DGR) for used nuclear fuel and new nuclear energy generation and transmission. This includes recognition of Wabigoon Lake Ojibway Nation’s role as host Nation, the development of Indigenous-led nuclear and nuclear-enabling infrastructure opportunities, and federal regulatory, governance, and oversight frameworks associated with the DGR project.

Engaging with Indigenous Services Canada, Natural Resources Canada, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED), and FedNor to explore federal support for Wabigoon to lead the modernization and expansion of on-reserve and regional infrastructure, specifically focused on energy systems and digital connectivity, to advance community well-being, regional economic development, and Indigenous-led infrastructure delivery.

Secure federal funding to support Wabigoon Lake Ojibway Nation’s development of data centres on Nation land through existing and forthcoming programs through Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada, Natural Resources Canada, Indigenous Services Canada, and the Regional Development Agency for Northern Ontario.

Engagement with federal departments and agencies regarding funding, financing to support new nuclear energy generation and transmission.

Engaging with Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada and other federal departments regarding the development of Indigenous-led data centre infrastructure in Northwestern Ontario, including initiatives related to artificial intelligence infrastructure, digital sovereignty, and national data capacity.

Develop a joint Wabigoon Lake Ojibway Nation–federal infrastructure strategy to support the Nation’s role as host of the DGR, including investment in housing, roads, utilities, broadband, and emergency services.

Formally recognize Wabigoon Lake Ojibway Nation’s Regulatory Assurance and Accountability Protocol (RAAP) as a binding oversight framework in all federal permitting, review, and regulatory processes in relation to the Nation's existing agreement to act as a willing host to Canada's Deep Geological Repository for nuclear waste on their traditional lands.

Engaging with Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada and other federal departments regarding the development of Indigenous-led data centre infrastructure in Northwestern Ontario, including initiatives related to artificial intelligence infrastructure, digital sovereignty, and national data capacity.

Engagement with federal departments and agencies regarding the development and implementation of Canada’s nuclear energy strategy and related policies affecting the Deep Geological Repository (DGR) for used nuclear fuel and new nuclear energy generation and transmission. This includes recognition of Wabigoon Lake Ojibway Nation’s role as host Nation, the development of Indigenous-led nuclear and nuclear-enabling infrastructure opportunities, and federal regulatory, governance, and oversight frameworks associated with the DGR project.

Engaging with Indigenous Services Canada and Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada regarding Addition to Reserve (ATR) processes associated with lands required for major economic infrastructure projects led by Wabigoon Lake Ojibway Nation.

Secure federal funding to support Wabigoon Lake Ojibway Nation’s development of data centres on Nation land through existing and forthcoming programs through Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada, Natural Resources Canada, Indigenous Services Canada, and the Regional Development Agency for Northern Ontario.

Engagement with federal departments and agencies regarding funding, financing to support new nuclear energy generation and transmission.

Develop a joint Wabigoon Lake Ojibway Nation–federal infrastructure strategy to support the Nation’s role as host of the DGR, including investment in housing, roads, utilities, broadband, and emergency services.

Establish a technical table between the Government of Canada and the Wabigoon Lake Ojibway Nation to work towards a treaty table to resolve longstanding jurisdictional ambiguity affecting the Nation’s ability to fully engage in planning for the Deep Geological Repository (DGR).

Engagement with federal departments and agencies regarding funding, financing to support new nuclear energy generation and transmission.

Secure federal funding to support Wabigoon Lake Ojibway Nation’s development of data centres on Nation land through existing and forthcoming programs through Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada, Natural Resources Canada, Indigenous Services Canada, and the Regional Development Agency for Northern Ontario.

Engaging with Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada and other federal departments regarding the development of Indigenous-led data centre infrastructure in Northwestern Ontario, including initiatives related to artificial intelligence infrastructure, digital sovereignty, and national data capacity.

Engagement with federal departments and agencies regarding the development and implementation of Canada’s nuclear energy strategy and related policies affecting the Deep Geological Repository (DGR) for used nuclear fuel and new nuclear energy generation and transmission. This includes recognition of Wabigoon Lake Ojibway Nation’s role as host Nation, the development of Indigenous-led nuclear and nuclear-enabling infrastructure opportunities, and federal regulatory, governance, and oversight frameworks associated with the DGR project.

Formally recognize Wabigoon Lake Ojibway Nation’s Regulatory Assurance and Accountability Protocol (RAAP) as a binding oversight framework in all federal permitting, review, and regulatory processes in relation to the Nation's existing agreement to act as a willing host to Canada's Deep Geological Repository for nuclear waste on their traditional lands.

Develop a joint Wabigoon Lake Ojibway Nation–federal infrastructure strategy to support the Nation’s role as host of the DGR, including investment in housing, roads, utilities, broadband, and emergency services.

Engaging with Indigenous Services Canada and Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada regarding Addition to Reserve (ATR) processes associated with lands required for major economic infrastructure projects led by Wabigoon Lake Ojibway Nation.

Establish a technical table between the Government of Canada and the Wabigoon Lake Ojibway Nation to work towards a treaty table to resolve longstanding jurisdictional ambiguity affecting the Nation’s ability to fully engage in planning for the Deep Geological Repository (DGR).

Launch an LEC-led pilot program funded by the Foreign Credential Recognition Program to help newcomers prepare for skilled trades certification and employment.

Engaging with Indigenous Services Canada, Natural Resources Canada, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED), and FedNor to explore federal support for Wabigoon to lead the modernization and expansion of on-reserve and regional infrastructure, specifically focused on energy systems and digital connectivity, to advance community well-being, regional economic development, and Indigenous-led infrastructure delivery.

Formally recognize Wabigoon Lake Ojibway Nation’s Regulatory Assurance and Accountability Protocol (RAAP) as a binding oversight framework in all federal permitting, review, and regulatory processes in relation to the Nation's existing agreement to act as a willing host to Canada's Deep Geological Repository for nuclear waste on their traditional lands.

Engagement with federal departments and agencies regarding the development and implementation of Canada’s nuclear energy strategy and related policies affecting the Deep Geological Repository (DGR) for used nuclear fuel and new nuclear energy generation and transmission. This includes recognition of Wabigoon Lake Ojibway Nation’s role as host Nation, the development of Indigenous-led nuclear and nuclear-enabling infrastructure opportunities, and federal regulatory, governance, and oversight frameworks associated with the DGR project.

Engagement with federal departments and agencies regarding funding, financing to support new nuclear energy generation and transmission.

Establish a technical table between the Government of Canada and the Wabigoon Lake Ojibway Nation to work towards a treaty table to resolve longstanding jurisdictional ambiguity affecting the Nation’s ability to fully engage in planning for the Deep Geological Repository (DGR).

Secure federal funding to support Wabigoon Lake Ojibway Nation’s development of data centres on Nation land through existing and forthcoming programs through Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada, Natural Resources Canada, Indigenous Services Canada, and the Regional Development Agency for Northern Ontario.

Develop a joint Wabigoon Lake Ojibway Nation–federal infrastructure strategy to support the Nation’s role as host of the DGR, including investment in housing, roads, utilities, broadband, and emergency services.

Engagement with federal departments and agencies regarding the development and implementation of Canada’s nuclear energy strategy and related policies affecting the Deep Geological Repository (DGR) for used nuclear fuel and new nuclear energy generation and transmission. This includes recognition of Wabigoon Lake Ojibway Nation’s role as host Nation, the development of Indigenous-led nuclear and nuclear-enabling infrastructure opportunities, and federal regulatory, governance, and oversight frameworks associated with the DGR project.

Secure federal funding to support Wabigoon Lake Ojibway Nation’s development of data centres on Nation land through existing and forthcoming programs through Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada, Natural Resources Canada, Indigenous Services Canada, and the Regional Development Agency for Northern Ontario.

Develop a joint Wabigoon Lake Ojibway Nation–federal infrastructure strategy to support the Nation’s role as host of the DGR, including investment in housing, roads, utilities, broadband, and emergency services.

Engagement with federal departments and agencies regarding funding, financing to support new nuclear energy generation and transmission.

Seeking federal investment to fund the design and delivery of modular, small-scale infill housing demonstration projects, using BuildingIN’s prefabricated design prototypes and technical expertise to demonstrate cost-based, community-compatible housing delivery across at least 50 municipalities as part of Build Canada Homes.

Seeking federal endorsement and adoption of forecast-based municipal housing delivery plans as a condition of Build Canada Homes funding, using BuildingIN’s data-driven tools—including zoning overlays, uptake modeling, and servicing analysis—as a standardized methodology to ensure funding is tied to buildable, market-ready outcomes.

Seeking federal funding and/or adoption of BuildingIN’s Low-Rise Infill Enablement Toolkit, developed through field-tested municipal partnerships, so that the Toolkit would serve as core delivery infrastructure for Build Canada Homes—standardizing zoning, mapping, and feasibility tools to accelerate modular infill housing delivery across Canadian municipalities.

Federal Housing Project Alignment and Program Access: Engagement with federal officials concerning the alignment of 2B Developments’ shovel-ready housing projects with federal housing and economic priorities, including potential access to funding, financing, or other support available through Build Canada Homes or related federal housing initiatives.

Prioritize One Bowl’s Indigenous-led “Tree to Home” timber-to-housing supply chain in federal procurement to support housing delivery and economic reconciliation.

Engagement with Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation, HICC, BCH, and other related federal officials regarding federal financing and underwriting practices as they affect non-profit affordable housing providers. This includes the treatment and recognition of social-purpose or mission-aligned capital as equity and its impact on the ability of non-profit organizations to stack capital efficiently and deliver long-term, covenant-restricted affordable rental housing.

Engagement with Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada, Build Canada Homes, and other applicable federal officials regarding Catalyst’s potential participation in Build Canada Homes and the delivery of long-term affordable rental housing. This includes program design, delivery expectations, and alignment between federal housing supply objectives and the operational realities of non-profit affordable housing providers delivering covenant-restricted rental housing at scale.

Seeking federal funding and/or adoption of BuildingIN’s Low-Rise Infill Enablement Toolkit, developed through field-tested municipal partnerships, so that the Toolkit would serve as core delivery infrastructure for Build Canada Homes—standardizing zoning, mapping, and feasibility tools to accelerate modular infill housing delivery across Canadian municipalities.

Seeking federal endorsement and adoption of forecast-based municipal housing delivery plans as a condition of Build Canada Homes funding, using BuildingIN’s data-driven tools—including zoning overlays, uptake modeling, and servicing analysis—as a standardized methodology to ensure funding is tied to buildable, market-ready outcomes.

Seeking federal investment to fund the design and delivery of modular, small-scale infill housing demonstration projects, using BuildingIN’s prefabricated design prototypes and technical expertise to demonstrate cost-based, community-compatible housing delivery across at least 50 municipalities as part of Build Canada Homes.

Seeking federal investment to fund the design and delivery of modular, small-scale infill housing demonstration projects, using BuildingIN’s prefabricated design prototypes and technical expertise to demonstrate cost-based, community-compatible housing delivery across at least 50 municipalities as part of Build Canada Homes.

Seeking federal endorsement and adoption of forecast-based municipal housing delivery plans as a condition of Build Canada Homes funding, using BuildingIN’s data-driven tools—including zoning overlays, uptake modeling, and servicing analysis—as a standardized methodology to ensure funding is tied to buildable, market-ready outcomes.

Seeking federal funding and/or adoption of BuildingIN’s Low-Rise Infill Enablement Toolkit, developed through field-tested municipal partnerships, so that the Toolkit would serve as core delivery infrastructure for Build Canada Homes—standardizing zoning, mapping, and feasibility tools to accelerate modular infill housing delivery across Canadian municipalities.