July 31, 2015 – Ottawa, ON – Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada
The Honourable Bernard Valcourt, Minister of Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development and Gary Lipinski, President of the Métis Nation of Ontario today announced the parties have taken a key step towards reconciliation, with the signing of a Consultation Agreement. This Agreement is the first of its kind to be reached with a Métis group in Canada.
This historic Consultation Agreement creates a one-window process, through which Canada can consult with the Métis Nation of Ontario's 29 Community Councils through nine Regional Consultation Committees in Ontario. This clear and efficient process is now in place for Canada to consult the Métis Nation of Ontario and its member communities on proposed activities or projects in their region.
This agreement not only brings clarity on how consultations are to take place, but also will help promote relationship building and clarify consultation roles and responsibilities between federal departments and the Métis Nation of Ontario.
Emily Hillstrom
Press Secretary
Office of the Minister of Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development
819-997-0002
Media Relations
Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada
819-953-1160
Joanne Meyer
Director of Intergovernmental Relations
Métis Nation of Ontario
416-977-9881 ext. 101
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