Toronto, May 1st, 2026 – Canada Indigenous Loan Guarantee Corporation (CILGC) today announced the release of its 2025 Annual Report, marking its first year of operations and highlighting foundational progress in advancing Indigenous economic participation and access to capital across Canada.
In 2025, CILGC established the operational, governance, and policy frameworks required to deliver on its mandate, positioning the organization to support Indigenous groups as equity partners in major projects and contribute to long-term economic reconciliation.
The report highlights CILGC’s impact across key areas of its mandate:
- Advancing Indigenous ownership through the delivery of the Indigenous Loan Guarantee Program (ILGP), including the issuance of the first loan guarantee in the program’s history
- Supporting a landmark transaction involving 38 First Nations to acquire a 12.5% ownership stake in a major Canadian energy asset, enabled by a $400 million federal loan guarantee
- Expanding the program to $10 billion and broadening its scope to include a wider range of sectors, including infrastructure, transportation, and trade
- Building strong governance, risk management, and due diligence frameworks to support responsible and transparent program delivery
- Establishing the organization’s operational capacity, including developing policies, processes, and partnerships to support long-term program growth
CILGC’s first year reflects a transition from start-up to active program delivery, with early results demonstrating strong market interest and the potential to unlock meaningful Indigenous participation in major economic opportunities.
As the program continues to scale, CILGC remains focused on building trust with Indigenous partners, advancing economic reconciliation, and enabling long-term prosperity and self-determination.