Building Ontario Fund

Today, on National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day, we honour Residential School Survivors, their families, and Indigenous communities. We reflect on the lasting impacts of the residential school system and reaffirm our commitment to reconciliation through meaningful action.    As part of our ongoing learning, staff will participate this week in the KAIROS Blanket Exercise, facilitated by Santele's Healing Circles, which explores the historical and ongoing relationship between Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples in Canada. Through experiences like these, we seek to deepen our understanding and strengthen our ability to contribute to reconciliation. Supporting Indigenous reconciliation is a legislated part of BOF’s mandate and a responsibility that guides our work every day. Through the Indigenous Opportunities Financing Program and projects we finance, we strive to create opportunities that support long-term community well-being and economic participation. National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day are important opportunities for remembrance, reflection, and learning. Reconciliation is an ongoing journey that requires continued listening, humility, and action. #NDTR #OrangeShirtDay

Aujourd’hui, à l’occasion de la Journée nationale de la vérité et de la réconciliation et la Journée du chandail orange, nous rendons hommage aux survivants et survivantes des pensionnats, à leurs familles et aux communautés autochtones. Nous réfléchissons aux conséquences durables du système des pensionnats et réaffirmons notre engagement envers la réconciliation par des mesures concrètes.   Dans le cadre de notre apprentissage continu, le personnel participera cette semaine à l’exercice « KAIROS Blanket Exercise », animé par Santele's Healing Circles, qui explore les relations historiques et actuelles entre les peuples autochtones et non autochtones au Canada. Grâce à des expériences comme celles-ci, nous cherchons à approfondir notre compréhension et à renforcer notre capacité à contribuer à la réconciliation. Le soutien à la réconciliation avec les peuples autochtones fait partie intégrante du mandat du FOC, tel qu’il est défini par la loi, et constitue une responsabilité qui guide notre travail au quotidien. Par l’entremise du Programme de financement pour les initiatives autochtones et des projets que nous finançons, nous nous efforçons de créer des occasions qui favorisent le bien-être à long terme des communautés et leur participation économique. La Journée nationale de la vérité et de la réconciliation et la Journée du chandail orange constituent des occasions importantes de commémoration, de réflexion et d’apprentissage. La réconciliation est un cheminement continu qui exige une écoute constante, de l’humilité et des gestes concrets. #JNVR #JournéeDuChandailOrange

Over the past two weeks Building Ontario Fund (BOF) has participated in numerous events alongside leaders representing major infrastructure projects, investment organizations and Indigenous communities, where one central question kept emerging: How do we crowd in private capital to deliver infrastructure projects that strengthen Ontario's economy and communities? Across every conversation, the message was consistent: attracting investment, delivering critical infrastructure, and creating long-term prosperity requires innovative financing, meaningful partnerships, and projects that generate lasting value for communities. Through catalytic investments and partnership-driven solutions, BOF is helping unlock revenue-generating infrastructure projects that will power our province’s future while creating opportunities for Indigenous communities, investors, and Ontarians. Thank you to the organizers and participants at the Scotiabank Fixed Income Forum, First Nations Energy and Economic Advancement Conference, SMR Forum, and the Responsible Investment Association for advancing important conversations about infrastructure investing, economic reconciliation and growth. Borden Ladner Gervais LLP (BLG) Ontario First Nations Economic Developers Association Ontario Power Generation First Nations Finance Authority Scotiabank Canadian Association of Small Modular Reactors (CASMR) Alena Thouin Sean Madden Shajee Kathirgamanathan, CFA Learn more about BOF investments and how we're delivering on our mandate: https://buildingonfund.ca. #BuildingOntario #InfrastructureInvestment #IndigenousPartnerships

Our investments in long-term care (LTC) facilities across Ontario illustrate how we are helping address different challenges in the sector. For example:  The four LTC homes in rural Ontario being developed by Arch will deliver 576 beds and support ~400 jobs in the communities where the homes are being built.   The Rekai Centres' Cherry Place in downtown Toronto will deliver 348 beds and create a modern campus featuring dementia care, a dialysis centre, a dedicated 2SLGBTQI+ Rainbow Wing, and a partnership with George Brown College to support PSW training.  Together, these projects will deliver 924 new and redeveloped long-term care beds. These LTC investments demonstrate how innovative capital solutions can help bring critical community infrastructure projects from vision to reality. Whether the challenge is financing an urban project with a non-profit LTC provider, or advancing much-needed capacity in smaller communities, BOF is committed to partnering with operators and other partners to unlock infrastructure that improves quality of life for Ontario’s aging population.    #SeniorsCare #LongTermCare #LTC #HealthcareInfrastructure #AgingInPlace #OntarioInfrastructure #CommunityCare #LongTermCareHomes #BuildingOntario

Yesterday’s discussion at the Canadian Apartment Investment Conference reinforced an important reality: solving Ontario's housing challenge will require innovation, partnership, and investment. BOF is focused on mobilizing capital, addressing financing barriers, and supporting projects that increase housing supply and affordability across the province. Thank you to our Chief Investment Officer, Anca Drexler, CFA, ICD.D, the conference organizers and all of the panelists for the thoughtful conversation. #HousingSupply #AffordableHousing #InfrastructureInvestment #Ontario

At Building Ontario Fund, we believe investing in people is just as important as investing in infrastructure.   We were delighted to host Tanya van Biesen, CEO of VersaFi (formerly WCM), for a discussion with Alena Thouin and Anca Drexler, CFA, ICD.D on leadership, career development, and professional growth.   The conversation reinforced that successful careers are often shaped by curiosity, resilience, strong relationships, and a willingness to embrace opportunities that may not fit a predetermined plan.   As our speakers shared their experiences, one message stood out: growth happens when we continue learning, challenge ourselves, and remain open to new possibilities.   Thank you to Tanya, Alena, and Anca for an engaging and insightful discussion with our team.   #BuildingOntarioFund #Leadership #ProfessionalDevelopment #CareerGrowth #WorkplaceLearning #WomenInLeadership

Strong conversations and strong momentum for Ontario. At the recent Energy Frontier Summit in Park City, Utah, our CEO, Michael Fedchyshyn joined industry leaders to discuss why Ontario is attracting growing interest from infrastructure and energy investors across North America. With significant demand for new infrastructure and clean energy investment, Building Ontario Fund is working to make high-impact projects investable and help catalyze the capital needed to support the province's future growth. Thank you to CRC-IB, Canaccord Genuity Group Inc., and all participants for a thoughtful discussion on the opportunities ahead. #InvestInOntario #Infrastructure #EnergyTransition #CapitalMarkets

For the first time in Canadian history, First Nations are becoming equity partners in a nuclear energy project. Here are five things to know about this landmark $700 million investment in Ontario Power Generation’s Darlington New Nuclear Project by the Williams Treaties First Nations. #IndigenousFinancing #CleanEnergy #InfrastructureInvestment #DNNP #NIHM2026 #IOFP Ontario Finance | Ontario Finances Energy and Mines | Énergie et des Mines Peter Bethlenfalvy Stephen Lecce Canada Development Investment Corporation (CDEV) Chippewas of Rama First Nation Alderville FN Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation Hiawatha First Nation Chippewas of Georgina Island Beausoleil First Nation Michael Fedchyshyn

On July 2, BOF staff had the opportunity to visit the Woodland Cultural Centre to deepen their understanding of Indigenous culture and history. The visit provided valuable insights into the experiences of residential school survivors, the importance of truth and reconciliation, and meaningful ways to build respectful relationships. It also encouraged reflection on how we can work together to create a more inclusive and equitable future. As an organization, we remain committed to advancing economic reconciliation by supporting Indigenous ownership and participation in major projects that create sustainable, long-term economic opportunities for Indigenous communities.

We stand strong in our mission to enable priority infrastructure that truly makes a difference for all Ontarians. Happy Canada Day from all of us at Building Ontario Fund! 🍁