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Indigenous Coalition Invests $715 Million in Pipeline Stake

5/16/2025

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A coalition of 36 First Nations in British Columbia has invested $715 million for a 12.5% stake in Enbridge's Westcoast pipeline.
The agreement features a $400 million loan guarantee from the Canada Indigenous Loan Guarantee Corporation.
Chief David Jimmie highlighted the investment as a vital move toward economic reconciliation for Indigenous Peoples.
The 2,900-kilometer pipeline transports up to 3.6 billion cubic feet of natural gas daily.
This investment seeks to enhance local economic development in housing, infrastructure, and community support.

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A coalition of 36 First Nations in British Columbia has invested $715 million for a 12.5% stake in Enbridge's Westcoast pipeline.
The agreement features a $400 million loan guarantee from the Canada Indigenous Loan Guarantee Corporation.
Chief David Jimmie highlighted the investment as a vital move toward economic reconciliation for Indigenous Peoples.
The 2,900-kilometer pipeline transports up to 3.6 billion cubic feet of natural gas daily.
This investment seeks to enhance local economic development in housing, infrastructure, and community support.