longer terms and better interest rates—in
other words, the same rates and terms
other governments have long had access
to. “Having the pathway to access and use
their land, to leverage these resources, is a
new tool for First Nations. The FMB is here
to assist those First Nations communities
who choose to opt into this process,” says
Executive Chair Harold Calla.
“Our entire certification process and
framework is founded in a law passed by
First Nations, that is consistent with stan-
dards we have developed—all of which
have been vetted by rating agencies and
investment banks that allows the FNFA
to come out of the gate with investment-
grade credit rating,” says Calla. “For the
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