Media advisory – Minister Hajdu to announce funding for Indigenous engagement in critical minerals

Press Release

From: Natural Resources Canada

December 12, 2025

THUNDER BAY —The Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Jobs and Families and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario, on behalf of the Honourable Tim Hodgson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, will make a funding announcement regarding Indigenous participation in critical minerals development. Media availability will follow.

Date: Monday, December 15, 2025

Time: 11 a.m. ET

All accredited media are asked to pre-register by emailing media@nrcan-rncan.gc.ca. Details on how to participate will be provided upon registration.

Contacts
Natural Resources Canada
Media Relations
343-292-6096
media@nrcan-rncan.gc.ca

Charlotte Power
Office of the Minister of Energy and Natural Resources
Charlotte.Power@nrcan-rncan.gc.ca

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