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2 Lakeland Métis Settlements sign agreement on ID-349 funds
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New details are coming out about the recently agreed-upon ID-349 tax fund agreement from the provincial government.
On Thursday the UCP government announced that the Fishing Lake and Elizabeth Métis Settlements will receive “$3.5 million each in a one-time payout on Improvement District No. 349.” The government explains that the money will come from “other sources” as tax revenues from the district cannot flow to Métis Settlements under the current rules. They did not specify what the other sources may be.
“We thank the Government of Alberta for taking this significant step in recognizing the important role Metis Settlements play in Alberta’s social and economic fabric. For generations, the lands under ID349 were vital to our community’s prosperity. This one-time payment will help with much-needed infrastructure and economic development projects. We trust the spirit of this agreement will open