PEI – Every day, Indigenous communities and their members across Atlantic Canada are forging a path of sustainability and opportunity. In Epekwitk (Prince Edward Island), a collaborative approach between business, academia, and community is helping to fuel innovation in the renewable energy space. The Government of Canada is working with Indigenous communities and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to maximize their assets, capitalize on economic opportunities, and contribute to the prosperity of Indigenous Peoples across Atlantic Canada.
Supporting Indigenous business leadership
Bobby Morrissey, Member of Parliament for Egmont, announced a non-repayable contribution of $100,000 to L’nu Energy Inc. to support the purchase of equipment to expand its services to Indigenous communities. The investment will help the company better serve its clients, from concept to completion, with the development, management, and optimization of renewable energy microgrid systems.
The announcement was made on behalf of Gudie Hutchings, Minister of Rural Economic Development and Minister responsible for ACOA.
Climate change has challenged all communities to rethink their design and approach to long term growth. This announcement demonstrates how the Government of Canada continues to leverage its programs to advance the transition to net zero through support for Indigenous business leaders, and the development of collaborative ecosystems to scale-up more clean technology companies.
”First Nations communities and businesses in Atlantic Canada are providing leadership on the path to a sustainable, prosperous future. Your federal government is working with L’nu Energy to support our shared goals of creating great opportunities in renewable energy in Indigenous communities and a healthier, sustainable environment for all.” – Gudie Hutchings, Minister of Rural Economic Development and Minister responsible for ACOA.