Malahat First Nation: federal grants and contributions

Updated 12 October 2026 · Mill Bay, BC · grants and contributions register · Cowichan–Malahat–Langford

Malahat First Nation: federal grants and contributions: 68 agreements; $20.6M value; 10 departments; 23 programs.

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68agreements
$20.6Mvalue
10departments
23programs

Largest agreements

Oliphant Lake Dam Disaster Mitigation Project$9.5Mvalue2023start2033end

The project seeks to mitigate the risk of failure of the Oliphant Lake Dam during seismic events that would result in flooding downstream. The Project will construct a new dam downstream of the existing dam and will be equipped with a new spillway and instrumentation/monitoring systems to better manage the reservoir levels and outflow volume from the dam. Additionally, the project will significantly reduce economic losses and disruptions in the community that would be created from a washing out of the TransCanada highway due to dam failure.

MALAHAT SSI2021-MLT-2107-0$3.1Mvalue2021start2025end

The purpose of the Indigenous Habitat Participation Program and the Salish Sea Initiative, is to support the participation of Indigenous peoples in activities relating to the conservation and protection of fish and fish habitat, including the development of the Department of Fisheries and Oceans’ (DFO) policies, program elements and regulations and the development of their technical capacity to support greater involvement in the conservation and protection of fish and fish habitat.

Agreement for Integrating and Guiding Development of EMSA at Malahat Nation$1.2Mvalue2020start2025end

To develop information-sharing systems and platforms that increase access to information to affected communities. To improve the capacity of affected communities to understand and use marine information. To support projects designed to modernize and enhance the safety of Canada's marine transportation system, protect Canada's marine ecosystems and increase Canadians' awareness of, and capacity to participate in, marine safety.

MALAHAT AFS2025-MLT-2513-0$666Kvalue2025start2030end

This program is an integral component of the AFS and facilitates the voluntary retirement of commercial licences and the issuance of licences to eligible Aboriginal groups in a manner that does not add to the existing fishing effort, thereby providing Aboriginal groups with much-needed employment and income.

Agreement for Integrating and Guiding Development of EMSA at Malahat Nation$600Kvalue2024start2027end

To build Indigenous and local communities' capacity to participate maintain and/or manage parts of the transportation system To develop information-sharing systems and platforms that increase access to information for affected communities To improve Indigenous and local communities' capacity to connect and collaborate within their communities and with the federal government on transportation-related matters To improve the ability of affected communities to understand and use marine information

Aboriginal Fisheries Strategy - Negotiation and Implementation of Fisheries Agreements (AFS / NIFA)$460Kvalue2023start2025end

This program is an integral component of the AFS and facilitates the voluntary retirement of commercial licences and the issuance of licences to eligible Aboriginal groups in a manner that does not add to the existing fishing effort, thereby providing Aboriginal groups with much-needed employment and income.

Aboriginal Fisheries Strategy - Negotiation and Implementation of Fisheries Agreements (AFS / NIFA)$415Kvalue2021start2023end

This program is an integral component of the AFS and facilitates the voluntary retirement of commercial licences and the issuance of licences to eligible Aboriginal groups in a manner that does not add to the existing fishing effort, thereby providing Aboriginal groups with much-needed employment and income.

CCG Marine Operation & Response TPP-Contributions$406Kvalue2023start2026end

The overarching goal (purpose) is to support enhancements in marine safety and marine environmental protection in Canadian waters, while embracing the concepts of codevelopment and sustainable economic development. The objectives are to enhance the capacity and facilitate the participation of partners and stakeholders in support of marine safety and marine environmental protection.

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Malahat Nation AHRF-2023-0079$396Kvalue2023start2024end

To support the restoration of valued marine and freshwater aquatic habitats, respond to fish habitat restoration priorities and contribute to the long-term sustainability of fish and fish habitat. In particular the program prioritizes projects proposed by Indigenous groups consulted in relation to the Trans Mountain Expansion project (TMX), in the Salish Sea area as well as along the Fraser river watershed and in-land freshwater area along the length of the TMX pipeline.

Community Participation and Co-Development Grant and Contribution Fund Contribution Agreement with Malahat First Nation CDCR$319Kvalue2023start2025end

The overarching goal (purpose) is to support enhancements in marine safety and marine environmental protection in Canadian waters, while embracing the concepts of co-development and sustainable economic development.

CCG Marine Operation & Response TPP-Contributions$315Kvalue2024start2026end

The overarching goal (purpose) is to support enhancements in marine safety and marine environmental protection in Canadian waters, while embracing the concepts of codevelopment and sustainable economic development. The objectives are to enhance the capacity and facilitate the participation of partners and stakeholders in support of marine safety and marine environmental protection.

Indigenous Capacity Support Program$300Kvalue2023start–end

Contribution as part of the Indigenous Capacity Support Program to Malahat First Nation to assist in improving assessments, policy engagement, assessment monitoring and follow-up activities.

CCG Marine Operation & Response TPP-Contributions$271Kvalue2023start2026end

The overarching goal (purpose) is to support enhancements in marine safety and marine environmental protection in Canadian waters, while embracing the concepts of codevelopment and sustainable economic development. The objectives are to enhance the capacity and facilitate the participation of partners and stakeholders in support of marine safety and marine environmental protection.

Consultations on the proposed national marine conservation area reserve in the Southern Strait of Georgia$240Kvalue2022start2024end

This contribution supports the participation of the Malahat First Nation in consultations on the feasibility assessment for the proposed national marine conservation area reserve in the Southern Strait of Georgia in British Columbia.

Access to Cultural and Economic Resources through Malahat Boat Launch Facility$200Kvalue2019start2020end

The prupose of this agreement is to construct a boat launch facility to increase marine access.

  • Natural Resources Canada
  • Contributions in support of Indigenous Advisory and Monitoring Committees for Energy Infrastructure Projects (Committees)
Community Participation and Co-Development Contribution Agreement between Her Majesty The Queen in right of Canada and Malahat - CPIIR$191Kvalue2019start2023end

The overarching goal (purpose) is to support enhancements in marine safety and marine environmental protection in Canadian waters, while embracing the concepts of co-development and sustainable economic development.

Agreement$175Kvalue2022start–end

Sovereignty, Self-Governance and Cultural Resilience through Marine Stewardship

Aboriginal Fisheries Strategy - Negotiation and Implementation of Fisheries Agreements (AFS / NIFA)$172Kvalue2023start2025end

This program is an integral component of the AFS and facilitates the voluntary retirement of commercial licences and the issuance of licences to eligible Aboriginal groups in a manner that does not add to the existing fishing effort, thereby providing Aboriginal groups with much-needed employment and income.

Participant Funding Program$172Kvalue2023start–end

Contribution as part of the Participant Funding Program to Malahat First Nation to assist in preparing for and engaging in Indigenous consultation activities and public participation opportunities associated with the assessment process for the GCT Deltaport Expansion - Berth Four Project.

Agreement for Extended Capacity for Acoustic Monitoring Along the Trans Mountain Expansion Shipping Route$150Kvalue2023start2025end

To identify test and develop quiet vessel technologies and designs

Indigenous Habitat Participation Contribution Program$106Kvalue2024start2026end

The purpose of the Indigenous Habitat Participation Program and the Salish Sea Initiative, is to support the participation of Indigenous peoples in activities relating to the conservation and protection of fish and fish habitat, including the development of the Department of Fisheries and Oceans’ (DFO) policies, program elements and regulations and the development of their technical capacity to support greater involvement in the conservation and protection of fish and fish habitat.

SSDIC 21-23 - Malahat Strong Recreation$100Kvalue2021start2023end

Sport Support Program

SSDIC S2 23-24 - Malahat Strong Recreation$89.8Kvalue2023start2024end

Sport Support Program - Other Supporting Initiatives

Agreement$89.8Kvalue2017start–end

Contributions to support increased Native participation in commercial fisheries, cooperative fisheries management arrangements and consultations respecting Aboriginal fisheries agreements

Community Participation And Co-Development Contribution Program$82.2Kvalue2024start2025end

The overarching goal (purpose) is to support enhancements in marine safety and marine environmental protection in Canadian waters, while embracing the concepts of co-development and sustainable economic development.

Consultations with Malahat First Nation on the proposed national marine conservation area reserve in the southern Strait of Georgia$71.3Kvalue2024start2025end

This contribution supports Malahat First Nation to participate in the consultation on the feasibility assessment for the proposed national marine conservation area reserve in the southern Strait of Georgia, British Columbia.

Malahat Transit Plan for Malahat Nation, BC$50.0Kvalue2022start2024end

The recipient will develop a Malahat Transit Plan- Malahat Nation that explores the best public transportation options to support day-to-day activities of both on- and off-reserve members. The options to be explored includes but is not limited to modes of travel, routes assessment, location selection for a transit hub.

GC-129372S$48.0Kvalue2019start2020end

The purpose of this project is to undertake deeper consultations with potentially impacted Indigenous groups on federally-regulated pipeline projects and to support their participation in consultation activities.

Agreement$44.9Kvalue2016start–end
Agreement$44.9Kvalue2017start–end
Engagement in the proposed Southern Strait of Georgia National Marine Conservation Area Reserve process$44.5Kvalue2025start2026end

This contribution supports Malahat First Nation to participate in and support the Feasibility Assessment for the proposed National Marine Conservation Area Reserve in the Southern Strait of Georgia, British Columbia.

Visioning Session II$43.8Kvalue2024start2024end

This grant supports Malahat Nation to bring together 11 Nations in the vicinity of Gulf Islands National Park Reserve (GINPR) to collaborate on Visioning Session II, to facilitate and host Partner GINPR First Nations that are already participating in the Indigenous Management Board to work toward co-management in the park.

Southern Resident Killer Whale Hydrophone Installation$43.1Kvalue2024start2024end

This grant supports Malahat Nation to install and monitor two hydrophones in the waters of their traditional territory to observe and record the movements, habits and feeding areas of the endangered Southern Resident Killer Whales in the region.

GC-129125S$32.0Kvalue2018start2023end

The purpose of this agreement is to support the participation of Indigenous groups on the Indigenous Advisory and Monitoring Committee for the Trans Mountain Expansion Project.

  • Natural Resources Canada
  • Contributions in support of Indigenous Advisory and Monitoring Committees for Energy Infrastructure Projects (Committees)
Agreement$30.9Kvalue2015start–end
Roberts Bank Terminal 2 Project$29.4Kvalue2016start–end
Agreement$29.4Kvalue2016start–end
Aboriginal Aquatic Resource And Oceans Management Program (AAROM)$25.7Kvalue2023start2024end

Support Indigenous groups as they develop, grow and maintain aquatic resource and oceans management departments that can provide fisheries, habitat, science, and oceans related services along a watershed.

Malahat Elders Club$25.0Kvalue2022start2023end

The objectives of the Program are: .• promoting volunteerism among seniors; .• engaging seniors in the community through.mentoring of others; .• expanding awareness of elder abuse, including.financial abuse; .• supporting social participation and inclusion of.seniors; and .• providing capital assistance for new and existing.community projects and/or programs for seniors. .

Aboriginal Aquatic Resource And Oceans Management Program (AAROM)$25.0Kvalue2022start2023end

Support Indigenous groups as they develop, grow and maintain aquatic resource and oceans management departments that can provide fisheries, habitat, science, and oceans related services along a watershed.

Departments

Department of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities2agreements$9.6Mvalue2programs
  • Disaster Mitigation & Adaptation Fund
  • Permanent Public Transit Program

All grants from Department of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities

Fisheries and Oceans Canada20agreements$7.2Mvalue7programs
  • Salish Sea Initiative Contribution Program
  • Aboriginal Fisheries Strategy - Negotiation and Implementation of Fisheries Agreements (AFS / NIFA)
  • CCG Marine Operation & Response TPP-Contributions
  • Community Participation And Co-Development Contribution Program
  • Aquatic Habitat Restoration Fund
  • Indigenous Habitat Participation Contribution Program

All grants from Fisheries and Oceans Canada

Transport Canada10agreements$2.0Mvalue4programs
  • Program to Enhance Maritime Situational Awareness
  • Program to Protect Canada's Coastlines and Waterways (PPCCW) / Program to Enhance Maritime Situational Awareness
  • Program to Address Disturbances from Vessel Traffic / Quiet Vessel Initiative
  • Community Participation Funding Program

All grants from Transport Canada

Impact Assessment Agency of Canada11agreements$617Kvalue2programs
  • Indigenous Capacity Support Program
  • Participant Funding Program

All grants from Impact Assessment Agency of Canada

Parks Canada14agreements$478Kvalue2programs
  • General Class Grant and Contribution Program
  • General Class Grants and Contributions Program

All grants from Parks Canada

Natural Resources Canada4agreements$292Kvalue2programs
  • Contributions in support of Indigenous Advisory and Monitoring Committees for Energy Infrastructure Projects (Committees)
  • Contributions in support of the Indigenous Consultations Participant Funding Program

All grants from Natural Resources Canada

Canadian Heritage2agreements$190Kvalue1programs
  • Sport Support Program - Other Supporting Initiatives

All grants from Canadian Heritage

Environment and Climate Change Canada2agreements$187Kvalue1programs
Employment and Social Development Canada2agreements$42.2Kvalue1programs
Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada1agreements$8.1Kvalue1programs

Years

20265agreements$23.4Kvalue3programs
  • Preventing and Managing Pollution
  • General Class Grants and Contributions Program
  • Community Participation Funding Program
20256agreements$746Kvalue3programs
  • Aboriginal Fisheries Strategy - Negotiation and Implementation of Fisheries Agreements (AFS / NIFA)
  • General Class Grants and Contributions Program
  • Aboriginal Aquatic Resource And Oceans Management Program (AAROM)
202414agreements$1.3Mvalue8programs
  • Program to Protect Canada's Coastlines and Waterways (PPCCW) / Program to Enhance Maritime Situational Awareness
  • CCG Marine Operation & Response TPP-Contributions
  • General Class Grants and Contributions Program
  • Indigenous Habitat Participation Contribution Program
  • Community Participation And Co-Development Contribution Program
  • Aboriginal Aquatic Resource And Oceans Management Program (AAROM)
202314agreements$12.3Mvalue11programs
  • Disaster Mitigation & Adaptation Fund
  • CCG Marine Operation & Response TPP-Contributions
  • Aboriginal Fisheries Strategy - Negotiation and Implementation of Fisheries Agreements (AFS / NIFA)
  • Aquatic Habitat Restoration Fund
  • Community Participation And Co-Development Contribution Program
  • Indigenous Capacity Support Program
20228agreements$539Kvalue7programs
  • General Class Grant and Contribution Program
  • Permanent Public Transit Program
  • New Horizons for Seniors Program
  • Aboriginal Aquatic Resource And Oceans Management Program (AAROM)
  • Participant Funding Program
  • General Class Grants and Contributions Program
20216agreements$3.7Mvalue5programs
  • Salish Sea Initiative Contribution Program
  • Aboriginal Fisheries Strategy - Negotiation and Implementation of Fisheries Agreements (AFS / NIFA)
  • Sport Support Program - Other Supporting Initiatives
  • New Horizons for Seniors Program
  • Participant Funding Program
20203agreements$1.3Mvalue2programs
  • Program to Enhance Maritime Situational Awareness
  • Participant Funding Program
20194agreements$451Kvalue3programs
  • Contributions in support of Indigenous Advisory and Monitoring Committees for Energy Infrastructure Projects (Committees)
  • Community Participation And Co-Development Contribution Program
  • Contributions in support of the Indigenous Consultations Participant Funding Program
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20181agreements$32.0Kvalue1programs
  • Contributions in support of Indigenous Advisory and Monitoring Committees for Energy Infrastructure Projects (Committees)
20172agreements$135Kvalue0programs
    20163agreements$104Kvalue1programs
    • Participant Funding Program
    20151agreements$30.9Kvalue0programs
      20141agreements$8.1Kvalue1programs
      • Community Infrastructure

      Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada. Source: Government of Canada proactive disclosure of grants and contributions (open.canada.ca, dataset 432527ab-7aac-45b5-81d6-7597107a7013), 1,327,352 rows as published, collapsed to one agreement per agreement number (per reference number where none is given) at its latest amendment, which carries the full agreement value. Years are the agreement start year. Agreements with individuals are counted but not named.