(Toronto, Ont.–March 27, 2026) The Chiefs of Ontario has issued the following statement in response to Ontario’s 2026 Budget, A Plan to Protect Ontario, tabled yesterday at Queen’s Park: This year’s budget largely continues previous messaging focused on strengthening Ontario’s economy in the face of global economic uncertainty, including ongoing concerns related to tariffs from
The Chiefs of Ontario are seeking submissions for a request for proposals for Consultant - Political Review and Analysis Services. The work being requested is for a qualified consultant to provide on an as-needed basis, ongoing political analysis and review services to the Chiefs of Ontario Secretariat Office throughout fiscal year 2025-26. This will include
(Treaty No. 7 Territory, Calgary, AB. – October 18, 2024) The Chiefs of Ontario will continue to fight for on-reserve children facing systemic discrimination through First Nations Child and Family Service Program. Chiefs and Proxies from across Canada voted against a resolution supporting the $47.8 billion Final Agreement aimed at reforming the discriminatory program funding
(Toronto, Ont. – September 16, 2024) Following the announcement of the historic $47.8 billion Final Agreement on the Long-Term Reform of the First Nations Child and Family Services (FNCFS) Program on July 11, 2024, the Chiefs of Ontario (COO) have hosted a series of engagement sessions to discuss the benefits and implications of the Agreement.
(Toronto, ON - July 16, 2024) First Nations from across Canada are standing with the Chiefs of Ontario, passing a resolution calling on the Government of Canada to stop its discriminatory treatment of First Nations from this government’s carbon pricing regime. The resolution was passed at the 45th Assembly of First Nation’s (AFN) Annual General
(Six Nations of the Grand River – June 12, 2024) The Chiefs of Ontario offers our sincere congratulations following the Chiefs-in-Assembly’s election of Abram Benedict to the Office of the Ontario Regional Chief during the 49th Annual Chiefs Assembly, hosted by Six Nations of the Grand River and the Chiefs of Ontario. Today, Abram Benedict
(Toronto, ON – April 19, 2024) Ontario Regional Chief Glen Hare issued the following statement regarding the Métis Nation-Saskatchewan’s withdrawal of support for Bill C-53. “On April 17, 2024, the Métis Nation- Saskatchewan published a press release indicating that they are withdrawing their support for Bill C-53, An Act respecting the recognition of certain Métis
(Toronto, ON – April 16, 2024) Ontario Regional Chief Glen Hare has issued the following statement in response to the release of this year’s Federal Budget: “On April 16, 2024, Canada’s Deputy Prime Minister, Chrystia Freeland, tabled Federal Budget 2024: Fairness for Every Generation,” said Ontario Regional Chief Glen Hare. “This year’s budget focuses
(Toronto, ON – April 9, 2024) The Chiefs of Ontario and Ontario Regional Chief Glen Hare released a statement following the Assembly of First Nations’ (AFN) official release of the Closing the Infrastructure Gap by 2030 report, which estimates the national capital and operational investments needed from the Government of Canada to fulfill its mandate
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS: Legal Opinion on Mining in Ontario and the Duty to Consult First Nations Download Full RFP Here: RFP: Legal Opinion on Mining in Ontario You are invited to submit a proposal for a project being undertaken by the Chiefs of Ontario to prepare a legal opinion on the impact of mining on
