MCK Partners with CDPQ for Renewable Energy Ventures

Deal News | Feb 03, 2025 | CDPQ

MCK Partners with CDPQ for Renewable Energy Ventures

The Mohawk Council of Kahnawake (MCK) and CDPQ announced a strategic partnership to invest jointly in renewable energy infrastructure projects. The initiative aims to provide funding and position Indigenous communities at the center of the energy transition in Quebec. By fostering social acceptability and long-term participation, the partnership is set to support sustainable and inclusive development approaches. MCK and CDPQ plan to engage with First Nations and Inuit communities to hold stakes in projects and benefit from the financial opportunities on their ancestral lands. The collaboration emphasizes trust, the alignment of interests, and provides technical support for complex investment negotiations.

Sectors

  • Renewable Energy
  • Infrastructure Investment

Geography

  • Canada – The partnership and proposed projects are located in Quebec, Canada, focusing on Indigenous territories.
  • Quebec – Specifically targets energy infrastructure projects on traditional Indigenous territories within Quebec.

Industry

  • Renewable Energy – The partnership is focused on investments in renewable energy infrastructure projects, which aligns with the industry's growth and focus on sustainable development.
  • Infrastructure Investment – The partnership involves significant financial commitments to infrastructure projects, emphasizing long-term development and investment.

Financials

    Participants

    NameRoleTypeDescription
    Mohawk Council of Kahnawake (MCK)Co-investor, PartnerGovernmentThe MCK represents the Mohawk community in Kahnawake and focuses on promoting Indigenous participation in energy infrastructure projects.
    CDPQCo-investor, PartnerCompanyA major institutional investor in Quebec, CDPQ is involved in providing funding and strategic oversight for the collaboration.
    Cody DiaboGrand ChiefPersonCody Diabo is the Grand Chief of the MCK, advocating for community participation in energy projects.
    Emmanuel JaclotExecutive Vice-President and Head of InfrastructurePersonEmmanuel Jaclot is responsible for infrastructure investments at CDPQ and spearheads the partnership with MCK.