TORONTO – The Mississaugas of the Credit Business Corporation (MCBC), the entity representing the business development interests of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation (MCFN), and Arcadis have announced the formation of the MCBC-Arcadis Limited Partnership, which establishes Arcadis as MCBC’s design and advisory partner on new development opportunities for MCFN treaty lands.
The lands encompass a majority of the Greater Toronto and Greater Golden Horseshoe areas, which include 3.9 million acres in southern Ontario, a rapidly growing region home to approximately 10 million people, which acted as a background for the signing ceremony held recently at the top of the CN Tower, explains a release.
Majority-owned by MCBC, the newly formed entity enables the partnership to participate in infrastructure, architectural design, climate adaptation and urban planning projects.
Together, MCBC and Arcadis will approach opportunities as one team, providing inclusive design and consultancy services that incorporate Indigenous leadership and knowledge, procurement, mentorship and training.
“Grounded in our responsibility to our people and our future generations, this partnership reflects our commitment to ensuring the Nation’s voice is not only heard, but upheld in the decisions that shape our communities,” said Margaret Sault, Chief of the MCFN, in a statement. “Through this work, we are building meaningful opportunities that support prosperity today while protecting what we hold for those yet to come. Arcadis’ partnership and expertise will help ensure that MCFN is actively involved in development across our Treaty Lands, in a way that respects our values and vision.”
“Our Partnership with MCBC mirrors our longstanding respect for MCFN’s leadership and Treaty Lands and represents a natural evolution of our relationship that allows us to support their long-term growth, economic development, cultural expression and community-led development,” added Scott Arbuckle, Canada country director, Arcadis.
The partnership will be managed by representatives from both MCBC and Arcadis, with offices established within MCFN Treaty Lands in Hagersville, Ont., and Arcadis’ office in downtown Toronto.
