The Benefits of Closing the Gap Closing the First Nations infrastructure gap is not an Indigenous issue — it’s a Canadian issue.
In November 2024, the Assembly of First Nations released the Benefits for All Canadians report, which was developed by the Conference Board of Canada to shed light on a critical issue: the benefits of closing the infrastructure gap facing First Nations communities. This report makes a compelling case for why closing this gap is an economic opportunity for the entire country.
Closing the First Nations infrastructure gap is not an Indigenous issue — it’s a Canadian issue. Addressing it is key to unlocking economic potential, fostering innovation, and achieving shared prosperity that benefits all Canadians.
The Benefits for All Canadians report tells a powerful story of what happens when we make the investments needed to close this gap. Click through the benefits below to see what these investments would generate over the next seven years:
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Generate $0.25 in taxes per dollar invested
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Increase federal government revenues by $44.2 billion, Provincial and territorial revenues by $29.7 billion and local revenues by $12.9 bill
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Boost productivity, foster business growth, and increase workforce participation.
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An estimated $18.2 billion in labour income would go to First Nations individuals.
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$202.7 billion in labour income would be generated over the seven years.
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Generate $308.9 billion in GDP.
Potentially propelling Canada from last to first among G7 countries in average annual GDP per capita growth between 2023 and 2030.
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In partnership with Indigenous Services Canada, we co-developed the National Cost Estimate, outlining the investment required to Close the Infrastructure Gap by 2030 (CTIG 2030) — a critical step toward economic reconciliation.
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