Please find attached the Fall & Winter 2023 Edition of the COO Environment Newsletter for your information and reading. In this edition, you will find updates on a number of files including Climate Change, Canada Water Agency, Carbon Charge, Great Lakes, Safe Drinking Water and Wastewater Legislation, the Greenbelt, Highway 413, and more. Download the
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NOVEMBER 16, 2023 Treaty 1 Territory – The Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs (AMC) and the Chiefs of Ontario are unwavering in their commitment to protecting the rights of First Nations and are urgently calling on the federal government to halt the expedited progression of Bill C-53 into legislation without obtaining the free,
(October 20, 2023 – Toronto, ON) The Chiefs of Ontario released the following statement regarding the protection of First Nations Inherent and Treaty rights in the Ontario region: First Nations in the Ontario region have long opposed Métis rights assertions in our Ancestral and Treaty territories. We remain committed to protecting First Nations Inherent and
(Toronto, ON – October 18, 2023) — Ontario Regional Chief Glen Hare and The Honourable Greg Rickford, Minister of Indigenous Affairs Ontario released the following statement: “On October 16, 2023, the First Nations Leadership Council and five Ontario Ministers had a productive Leadership Advocacy Strategy Meeting. This quarterly forum provides Chiefs of Ontario with an
(Toronto, ON – October 6, 2023) Ontario Regional Chief Glen Hare has issued the following statement offering congratulatory remarks to newly elected Premier of Manitoba, Wab Kinew, while continuing to advocate for the full-scale Winnipeg landfill searches to be conducted: “I am thrilled to congratulate Wab Kinew, Manitoba’s newly elected Premier, and the first First
(Toronto, ON – September 22, 2023) The Ontario Regional Chief supports Premier Doug Ford in his decision to reverse the changes made to the Greenbelt and his commitment to ensure it remains a protected and conserved area. It remains to be seen, however, what precise measures the Province will take to give effect to that
(September 14, 2023 – Toronto, ON) Ontario Regional Chief Glen Hare, Interim National Chief Joanna Bernard and First Nations Leadership will gather in Ottawa, Ontario on Wednesday, September 20th to oppose the passing of Bill C-53, federal legislation which will irreparably damage First Nations inherent and treaty rights. During the Assembly of First Nations (AFN)
(Toronto, ON – September 8, 2023) The Chiefs of Ontario has issued the following statement regarding the upcoming planned demonstration in Ottawa, ON, in opposition to Bill C-53: The Chiefs of Ontario have invited all First Nations Leadership, technicians and grassroots people to attend a peaceful demonstration on Parliament Hill in Ottawa, ON, on Wednesday,
(Toronto, ON – September 1, 2023) Ontario Regional Chief Glen Hare released the following statement regarding the Integrity Commissioner of Ontario’s Report regarding Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, Steve Clark: “Yesterday, Minister Steve Clark held a press conference and gave remarks following the release of the Integrity Commissioner’s Report pertaining to Minister Clark’s conduct
(August 28, 2023 – Toronto, ON) The Chiefs of Ontario have released the following statement following today's Emergency Chiefs Assembly and subsequent media event with First Nations Leadership, pertaining to the Auditor General’s Special Report on the Changes to the Greenbelt: On August 28, 2023, the Chiefs of Ontario (COO) called an Emergency Chiefs Assembly
