Chiefs of Ontario

What they're asking for

In the registry's own words. Descriptions are only filed for meetings since mid-2024.

1. Meetings with Public Office Holders and elected officials to support residential school commemoration, combat denialism and implement the Murray report obligations. This work includes proposing amendments to Bill C-9 An Act to amend the Criminal Code (hate propaganda, hate crime and access to religious or cultural places).

   April 23, 2026 · Billy Morin · Conservative · Aboriginal Affairs; Justice and Law Enforcement

2. Meetings with Public Office Holders and elected officials for funding for First Nations environmental priorities and for policy changes to the Greenhouse Gas Pollution Pricing Act.

   December 4, 2025 · Lori Idlout · Liberal · Environment; Aboriginal Affairs

3. Meetings with public office holders about environmental protection, specifically relating to re-introducing Bill C-61: An Act respecting water, source water, drinking water, wastewater, and related infrastructure on First Nation lands; and slowing down implementation of Bill C-5: One Canadian Economy Act.

   December 2, 2025 · Mandy Gull-Masty · Liberal · Environment; Aboriginal Affairs

4. "Meetings with Public Office Holders and elected officials for funding and policy changes that work to advance economic development opportunities for Ontario First Nations; support educational and language revitalization initiatives; address infrastructure and housing gaps; support Ontario First Nations’ social services; support environmental initiatives; enable Ontario First Nations engagement in the mining sector; promote clean drinking water and water protection; support income assistance and disability support programming; support First Nations police services; address violence against Indigenous women and girls; and support childcare and early learning initiatives. These priorities represent policies that Chiefs of Ontario is advocating for to be included in Budget 2025.”

   October 28, 2025 · Wade Grant · Liberal · Employment and Training; Energy; Environment; Health; Aboriginal Affairs

5. Meetings with public office holders and government officials regarding changes to funding and support for First Nations Police, specifically the Ontario First Nations Police Association. Includes support for mental health of officers and increased staff support.

   October 21, 2025 · Gary Anandasangaree · Liberal · Aboriginal Affairs; Justice and Law Enforcement

6. Meeting with Public Office Holders and elected officials for funding to increase capacity for First Nations police forces and the enforcement of First Nations laws.

   January 3, 2025 · Lori Idlout · Liberal · Aboriginal Affairs; Justice and Law Enforcement

Full meeting log

21 MP-directed communications since January 2024, from the Registry of Lobbyists.