Our partnerships with Indigenous communities are our key to build value for all our stakeholders.
$5+ billion of projects
from very early to late stage of development
40+ communities
as active and potential partners
100+
years
of combined expertise
Path to 100% ownership
for Indigenous partners
About Our Company
Transmission Infrastructure Partnerships Limited is a partnership between Ameren Corporation, a Fortune 500 utility company, and Vires Partners Inc, a company focused on working with Indigenous communities for infrastructure investment opportunities.
TIP has a portfolio of partnerships holding 14 separate transmission line opportunities across Eastern and Northern Canada. The total capital projected for these opportunities is an estimated C$6.6B, with TIP offering a path to a 100% equity stake for Indigenous communities. All these projects are in the early stages of development except for the Crawford Mine Transmission Project, which has entered permitting and financing. This initial project is an investment opportunity in a significant transmission line, with a high potential for stable regulated asset returns.
Highlight of the Benefits for Stakeholders
In Canada, First Nations, Inuit, and Métis communities have exclusive rights to allow for new transmission development on their traditional lands. Because of this, no other competitor can bring transmission to the region without their consultation. This creates the opportunity to expand projects into a network asset as part of a larger upgrade to the regional transmission system.
The TIP management team have a long-standing relationship with Indigenous communities. The team at TIP includes deep industry expertise in:
Benefits of the Partnership for First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Communities
• Indigenous-led projects
• As equity owners, Indigenous communities get a real seat and vote at the decision table
• Indigenous communities set the standards for Traditional Land use, environment and project opportunities
• No financial risk for existing Indigenous assets (non-recourse financing)
• 50% ownership for all participating Indigenous partners combined and shared equitably among participants
• Option to purchase a 100% ownership after the project risks are paid for and significantly reduced