“This budget invests over 3 billion dollars in health care for Indigenous communities. It also funds education and infrastructure to support Indigenous priorities.”

“Mr. Speaker, budget 2026 answers the call, with historic long-term investments that reflect the priorities of communities, from education and health care to essential infrastructure and supports. Healthy people are the foundation of strong communities, so budget 2026 invests over $3 billion to support access to essential health care and strengthen public health in indigenous communities. This is one of the many ways that we are supporting reconciliation and indigenous priorities in this budget.”

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“We are spending $32 billion over 10 years on housing and infrastructure for First Nations. This is 60% more money than the federal government has spent on First Nations infrastructure since 2015. It gives these communities the stability to build for the future.”

“Mr. Speaker, I am very glad that the member, who I work with on committee, brings up the question of housing. With budget 2026, we are committing $32 billion over the next 10 years for housing and infrastructure so that first nations communities have the stability they need today to build the stronger communities of tomorrow. This single commitment represents 60% more than all federal funding invested in first nations infrastructure since 2015. This is part of our government’s plan to give first nations communities the certainty to think big and the stability to build for future generations.”