Leaders gather to explore how collaboration can unlock regional opportunity and drive inclusive growth
June 25, 2025 · Millbrook First Nation, Nova Scotia · Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)
Today, the Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada and Minister responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA), joined leaders from the Atlantic Policy Congress of First Nations Chiefs Secretariat (APC) and the Atlantic Indigenous Economic Development Integrated Research Program (AIEDIRP), to highlight how Indigenous-led economic development is shaping a more prosperous, inclusive future for Canada.
The Government of Canada is committed to economic reconciliation as a key driver of stronger, more resilient communities. It continues to work with Indigenous entrepreneurs and communities in Atlantic Canada to break down barriers, and create more economic opportunities, especially for Indigenous youth. It also supports long-term growth through entrepreneurship and the development of a more inclusive economy for future generations.
Indigenous-led economic development is strengthening Canada's economic resilience, driving growth in key sectors, generating good jobs, and creating opportunities that benefit all Canadians. By closing socio-economic gaps and supporting Indigenous-led investment, Canada is driving real economic outcomes: higher productivity, better jobs, and a more competitive economy.
