Canada Launches C$2bn Critical Minerals Sovereign Fund
Canada’s Strategic Mineral Investment Initiative
The newly unveiled sovereign fund represents Canada’s most ambitious attempt to reshape its position in global mineral supply chains. Canada launches C$2bn Critical Minerals Sovereign Fund as a comprehensive initiative, announced by Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne on November 5, 2025, marking a fundamental shift toward direct government participation in critical mineral development rather than relying solely on private sector investment.
The fund operates through Natural Resources Canada with a comprehensive approach targeting three key areas: direct equity investments in promising mineral projects, loan guarantees to reduce financing costs for developers, and offtake…
