Indigenous-led housing solutions need federal funding to fill the gap

Indigenous groups are poised for massive scale-up in economic participation, education, jobs, and better housing outcomes for Indigenous Peoples.

The funding in Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland’s budget is not nearly enough to fulfill the infrastructure gap between First Nations and non-Indigenous communities, write David Flood and Candace Larsen.The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Opinion

BY DAVID FLOOD, CANDACE LARSEN

May 13, 2024

First Nations in Canada are facing an especially dire housing crisis. Poor housing conditions and insufficient supply are contributing to homelessness and overcrowding in our communities.

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