Sustainable Economic Development

First Nation Conservation Program

If you would like to learn more about the First Nations Conservation Program, click here.

Programs and Services

• Property management
• Administration of the operation of New Credit Variety & Gas Bar convenience store
• MCFN infrastructure – Prepare proposals for, and implement the infrastructure required, to support the MCFN community and economic development plans
• Business development – Continue exploring potential joint ventures as opportunities present themselves
• Community services – Advise community members on issues which may impact them through community economic/entrepreneurial development
• Employment opportunities – Assist in the creation of employment opportunities for MCFN members both directly and indirectly (from tenants)
• MCFN Business Grants Program (on hold currently)
• Business resources
• Liaise with departments/assist departments with funding proposals
• Commercial and Industrial development. An area of 59.6 acres has been designated for commercial and industrial development.  The establishment of the 60-acre park came about as a result of many years of planning and development by the First Nation. During this time the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation investigated a number of economic development opportunities which would provide long-term income for the First Nation and employment opportunities for the members of this vibrant and growing First Nation community. Designed to include the feasible developments of:
  • Light industrial lots
  • Medium to heavy industrial lots
  • Existing retail/office complex
  • Commercial development
  • Road allowance

Main Initiatives

• Waterline expansion project
• Phase III of the MCFN waterline expansion project which will provide potable water for residences on a portion of Second Line Road and Townline Road
• Proposed subdivision development
• Completion of the funding package for infrastructure development on 18 additional lots
• MCFN development conference
• Grand valley water supply project
• Participate in a partnership model whereby the feasibility of water distribution from the Nanticoke Water Plant to outlying areas is reviewed
• Leasing of commercial plaza
• Leasing of industrial building
• Leasing of Kuiper and Armbruster Properties
• New business opportunities (click on the following: development opportunities for development opportunities)
• Performing on-going project reviews, including proposed partnerships, joint ventures and investment requests for required approval by Chief and Council