Assembly of First Nations: Assembly of First Nations (AFN) and Conference Board of Canada Release Report Highlighting Economic Impact of Closing the Infrastructure Gap by 2030

Assembly of First Nations (AFN) and Conference Board of Canada Release Report Highlighting Economic Impact of Closing the Infrastructure Gap by 2030

(November 26, 2024 – Unceded Algonquin Territory, Ottawa, Ontario) — The Assembly of First Nations (AFN) and the Conference Board of Canada will release a new report, “Benefits for All Canadians: Economic Impact of Closing the Infrastructure Gap.” The report highlights the potential of a $350 billion federal investment in closing the infrastructure gap that is projected to boost economic output by $635 billion by 2030, create over 338,000 jobs annually, and generate $87 billion in government revenue over the next seven years. Speakers will include AFN National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak, Elder and Veteran Alan Knockwood, and Chief Lance Haymond of Kebaowek First Nation.

Location:    Room 135-B, West Block, Parliament Hill
                   Ottawa, Ontario
Date:          November 26, 2024
Time:         12:30 pm EST

In-person and Zoom participation is available for accredited members of the Press Gallery only. Media who are not members of the Press Gallery may contact pressres2@parl.gc.ca for temporary access.

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The Assembly of First Nations (AFN) is a national advocacy organization that works to advance the collective aspirations of First Nations individuals and communities across Canada on matters of national or international nature and concern.

For more information, please contact:

Jamie Monastyrski
Press Secretary 
Office of the National Chief 
(613) 612-7229 (mobile)  
jamiem@afn.ca           

Kelly Reid
Senior Communications Officer
Assembly of First Nations
(613) 292-0857 (mobile)
kreid@afn.ca

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