Feds Out With Gas Tax Plan For First Nations

First Nations communities will have more access to infrastructure funding under a new Federal program.
Funding of $155-million over 10-years will be allocated under the First Nation Infrastructure Fund starting in 2014-2105.
It’s part of the $2-billion Canadian Gas Tax Fund.
Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Minister Bernard Valcourt says the money will go to five main areas including energy, solid waste, planning and skills development, roads and bridges and connectivity.
Valcourt notes the goal is to ensure both on and off reserve communities become stronger.