(Toronto, Ont. – June 15, 2026) The Chiefs of Ontario will be hosting a press conference in response to the “An Act respecting water, source water, drinking water, wastewater and related infrastructure on First Nations lands” which will be reintroduced by the Government of Canada.

Speakers include (subject to change)

  • Ontario Regional Chief Abram Benedict, Chiefs of Ontario
  • Grand Council Chief Linda Debassige, Anishinabek Nation
  • Grand Chief Alvin Fiddler, Nishnawbe Aski Nation

Members of the media are invited to attend as follows.

  • Date:  June 16, 2026, 12:00 PM EST,
  • Location: Anishinaabe Section A, Casino Rama Resort, Chippewas of Rama First Nation, 5899 Rama Rd, Rama, ON L3V 6H6

Please note that media accreditation is required for in-person and virtual attendance.

To register for media accreditation, please contact, Isak Vaillancourt, Communications Manager at isak.vaillancourt@coo.org

There is no cost for accredited media to attend.

A public livestream will be available here: https://www.youtube.com/@ChiefsOfOntario/streams

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Media Contact

Isak Vaillancourt

Communications Manager

Chiefs of Ontario

Telephone: 416-819-8184

Email: isak.vaillancourt@coo.org