The Canada Indigenous Loan Guarantee Corporation is a newly established subsidiary of the Canada Development Investment Corporation (CDEV), a federal Crown corporation that manages critical financial transactions for the Government of Canada. The Canada Indigenous Loan Guarantee Corporation is responsible for managing the Indigenous Loan Guarantee Program, which provides financial solutions to help Indigenous groups participate in Canada’s growing natural resources and energy sectors. Its role includes engaging with eligible applicants, conducting due diligence, negotiating agreements, and issuing loan guarantees that empower Indigenous groups to take part in economic opportunities. 

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Advance Canada’s Indigenous economic reconciliation and self-determination objectives

Unlock access to affordable capital for Indigenous groups

Support Indigenous economic reconciliation

Facilitate Indigenous partnerships with private sector industry

Deliver better projects guided by Indigenous leadership and knowledge

Build Indigenous business and commercial dealmaking capacity

Eligibility

The Indigenous Loan Guarantee Program (ILGP) is open to Indigenous groups with recognized Section 35 rights. The program supports a range of natural resources and energy projects across the country. Our goal is to ensure that Indigenous Peoples, regardless of their location, can benefit from this opportunity to advance economic reconciliation and self-determination.