This Project is Majority Indigenous-Owned

Today, Chi Mino Ozhitoowin (CMO) serves as the initial steward of the 51% Indigenous equity. As additional First Nations choose to join, CMO’s portion steps down so the full 51% is shared among all Indigenous partners on equal footing.
Governance

Indigenous partners appoint representatives to a Partners’ Council with reserved decision rights on land, environmental safeguards, and community benefits. Indigenous directors sit on the Project Board. All partners—CMO and incoming Nations—participate under the same protections.

Capacity Support

We fund reasonable costs for independent legal, technical, and environmental advisors so each Nation’s leadership and members can evaluate the opportunity at their own pace.

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Chi Mino Ozhitoowin is a First Nation-led company owned by seven First Nations working across traditional territories and treaties. CMO brings proven experience from Indigenous-led energy infrastructure, including participation in the Wataynikaneyap Transmission Project, the East-West Tie Transmission Line Project, and the Waasigan Transmission Line. Their role centers on community-driven engagement, environmental stewardship, and building local benefits through training, jobs, and procurement.
For the Energy Corridor, CMO serves as the initial steward of the 51% Indigenous ownership. This 51% is reserved for Indigenous partners: as additional First Nations choose to join, CMO’s portion steps down so the full 51% is shared among all Indigenous partners on equal footing—with the same governance rights and benefits. We welcome Nations along the corridor to explore co-ownership with us. Participation proceeds at each Nation’s pace and in accordance with UNDRIP and Free, Prior and Informed Consent, with capacity support available for independent legal and technical review.

First Nations Invitation

First Nations along the corridor are invited to co-own, guide, and benefit from the project. We provide capacity support for community review and decision-making.




    Why Douglas Capital Inc?

    Experience

    20+ years of energy infrastructure expertise in North/South America

    Past Success

    Developer of 1,250 MW HVDC TX LINE – Champlain Hudson Power Express and West Cape Wind Farm in PEI – Canada’s first wind farm to export wind energy to US

    Track Record

    30+ years of experience with regulators, Indigenous partnerships, and global supply chains

    Access

    Strong capital access and institutional investor relationships focused on transition infrastructure.

    Our Track Record

    Champlain Hudson Power Express

    Founded Transmissions Developer Inc. (TDI) in 2008 to develop a 1,250 MW HVDC transmission line from Montreal to New York. In 2010, Blackstone acquired TDI for $82 million and this US$6 billion project is currently in construction.

    Public Energy Inc.

    Founded in 2018, this is an independent power producer that developed the first hydrogen peaker solution in North America for use in Ontario.

    West Cape Wind Farm

    Founded in 2004, this $225 million 99 MW wind farm in PEI became the first wind farm in Canada to export wind power into the US. Acquired in 2007 by Engie (formerly GDF Suez) for $200 million.

    Next Steps

    Hoping to garner political support to ensure CANvergence Energy Way is selected as one of Prime Minister Carney’s list of “Nation Building” projects.
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