OTTAWA — On National Indigenous Peoples Day, Prime Minister Mark Carney delivered a message of renewed partnership, acknowledging the government’s responsibility to advance reconciliation and support Indigenous-led prosperity across Canada.
In his statement, Carney emphasized the importance of shared leadership with First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples, especially in the context of building a more inclusive and forward-looking economy.
“The government will work in full partnership with Indigenous Peoples – advancing shared priorities such as health care, food security, housing, education, economic prosperity, conservation, climate action, and emergency management,” Carney said.
📜 Commitments to Action and Justice
The Prime Minister reaffirmed Canada’s commitment to fully implement:
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The Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action
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The Calls for Justice from the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls
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The United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP) Act
These initiatives, Carney stated, are fundamental to restoring trust and building lasting partnerships between Indigenous Peoples and the Crown.
💼 Indigenous Economic Empowerment
Carney also highlighted the Indigenous Loan Guarantee Program, a key federal initiative aimed at removing systemic financial barriers and helping Indigenous communities become full participants in Canada’s economy.
Through this program and others, the government aims to support Indigenous-led ownership in natural resource development, infrastructure projects, and community services, fostering long-term wealth and self-determination.
“Supporting Indigenous communities, advancing self-determination, implementing treaties, and creating generational wealth and prosperity are central to our commitment to advancing reconciliation,” Carney noted.
🌍 Reconciliation as Economic and Environmental Partnership
The Prime Minister underscored that Indigenous partnership is a “critical component of the One Canadian Economy Act”, which seeks to unify infrastructure planning and economic development across provinces and territories. Indigenous leadership will also be pivotal in climate action and conservation.
🪶 Honouring Indigenous Cultures and Contributions
“Today, on National Indigenous Peoples Day, and every day, we honour the enduring histories, cultures, and contributions of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis,” Carney said. “Together, we can build a better future, a stronger economy, and a legacy that future generations can inherit and carry forward.”
The statement follows Carney’s continued outreach to Indigenous communities since taking office, signalling a new chapter in reconciliation grounded in action, equity, and partnership.
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