Environment

Request for Proposals: COO Environment – Analysis and Options regarding the Canada Water Act

You are invited to submit a proposal for Analysis and Options regarding the Canada Water Act First Nations in Ontario have an inherent responsibility to preserve and protect water, not as a commodity or economic driver, but as a living, life-providing entity. These responsibilities were established prior to contact with settler governments and form the

2025-12-18T10:50:49-05:00February 6th, 2025|Categories: Communications, Environment|

Request for Proposals: COO Environment – Pre-engagement on the Canada Water

You are invited to submit a proposal for Pre-engagement on the Canada Water Act First Nations in Ontario have an inherent responsibility to preserve and protect water, not as a commodity or economic driver, but as a living, life-providing entity. These responsibilities were established prior to contact with settler governments and form the foundation of

2025-12-18T10:50:49-05:00February 6th, 2025|Categories: Communications, Environment|

First Nations across Canada join Chiefs of Ontario in challenging carbon pricing inequities

(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

2025-12-18T10:50:52-05:00July 16th, 2024|Categories: Communications, Environment|

Ontario Regional Chief Abram Benedict celebrates stamp honouring Josephine Mandamin’s tireless water advocacy

(Toronto, Ont. – June 18, 2024) Ontario Regional Chief Abram Benedict has released the following statement regarding the launch of commemorative stamp honouring Josephine Mandamin’s lifetime of water advocacy: “Today, Canada Post unveiled a commemorative stamp honouring Water Walker Josephine Mandamin to mark National Indigenous Peoples Day on June 21,” said Ontario Regional Chief Abram

2025-12-18T10:50:52-05:00June 18th, 2024|Categories: Communications, Environment|

Ontario Regional Chief Glen Hare Releases Statement in Honour of World Water Day

(Toronto, Ontario – March 22, 2024) Ontario Regional Chief Glen Hare has released the following statement today on World Water Day, an annual observance that celebrates water and raises awareness of the 2.2 billion people living without access to safe water. “This year’s theme is ‘Water for Peace,’ but for many First Nations in Ontario,

2025-12-18T10:50:54-05:00March 22nd, 2024|Categories: Communications, Environment|

Chiefs of Ontario File a Judicial Review Calling on the Federal Government to Alleviate Burden of Carbon Pricing on First Nations

(November 30, 2023 )– Chiefs of Ontario (COO) is releasing the following statement regarding a judicial review it has filed today on the Greenhouse Gas and Pollution Pricing Act. Chiefs of Ontario and Attawapiskat First Nation have filed a judicial review today after Canada refused to negotiate with First Nations in Ontario to alleviate the

2024-01-03T13:16:28-05:00November 30th, 2023|Categories: Communications, Environment|

COO Environment Newsletter – Fall & Winter 2023

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

2024-01-03T13:16:31-05:00November 17th, 2023|Categories: Communications, Environment|

Request for Proposals: COO Environment Sector: Strategic Services

You are invited to submit a proposal to the Chiefs of Ontario to provide strategic services and communications support to the Environment Sector on issues related to water, wastewater, Great Lakes restoration, and carbon pricing. Full details on the project and proposal requirements can be found here: Packages to be clearly marked: “RFP: COO Environment

2024-01-03T13:16:43-05:00August 3rd, 2023|Categories: Environment|

Request for Proposals – Development of Environment Team Strategic Plan 2023-2025

The Chiefs of Ontario's Environment Sector is holding a Request for Proposals to develop an Environment Team Strategic Plan for 2023-2025. The submission deadline is Friday, June 9, 2023, at 5:00 p.m. EST. Please submit your RFP to Kathleen Padulo, Director of Environment. A proposal must be submitted as a PDF file to Chiefs of

2024-01-03T13:16:47-05:00June 7th, 2023|Categories: Communications, Environment|

COO Environment Newsletter – Spring 2023

Please find attached the Spring 2023 Edition of the COO Environment Newsletter for your information and reading. This edition of the Environment Newsletter includes updates on current COO Environment projects, water and wastewater legislation information and updates, and updates on events hosted and attended by the COO Environment Sector. Download the Newsletter here: Environment Newsletter

2024-01-03T13:16:50-05:00March 31st, 2023|Categories: Communications, Environment|
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