Fiscal relationship grant expanded for First Nations

OTTAWA, Ont.—The Government of Canada has announced plans to work with First Nations to establish a new fiscal relationship that moves toward predictable, flexible and sufficient funding for First Nations communities. The goal is that it will support self-determination and increase their ability to plan for the future. It will extend grant eligibility to to Tribal Councils and First Nations-led service delivery entities, such as health authorities.

The grant stems from a Memorandum of Understanding the Government of Canada signed in 2016 with the Assembly of First Nations to jointly research a...