Bridging Finance launches Indigenous fund

Bridging Finance Inc. announced on Tuesday the launch of an investment fund designed to support economic development in Indigenous communities.

Lending proceeds from the Bridging Indigenous Impact Fund will be used to fund job creation, infrastructure, housing and education, among other initiatives, the firm said in a release.

“Having previously provided funding for initiatives ranging from housing projects to renewable energy projects, we are excited about the future of the fund and the countless opportunities it represents for Indigenous communities throughout Canada,” David Sharpe, CEO of Bridging Finance and a member of Tyendinaga, Mohawks of the Bay of Quinte, said in the release.

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