OTTAWA – The Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) is pleased to announce the appointment of Dale LeClair as Chief Executive Officer, effective July 7, 2025.
A proud Métis leader with deep roots in Métis and First Nations governance, Dale brings more than two decades of senior leadership experience advancing Indigenous priorities at the national, provincial, and community levels. He has held very senior roles with the Métis National Council, the Assembly of First Nations, the Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations, the Squamish Nation, Canada Post Corporation, and most recently with Canadian Nuclear Laboratories (CNL).
Throughout Dale’s career he has fostered integrity and respect among working teams with the goal of creating highly effective work environments. He is a strategic thinker and committed public servant who has worked across governments and sectors to create space for Indigenous-led solutions.
Reporting to the MNO President, Dale will lead the MNO public service, supporting the implementation of MNO’s two Self-Government Agreements with Canada, delivery of programs and services to more than 30,000 MNO citizens, and continued growth of the MNO’s operational capacity. This work will also include supporting the MNO in reaching a self-government Treaty with Canada, as committed to in the MNO’s legally-binding 2023 Self-Government Agreement as well as advancing and implementing agreements with Ontario.
“We’re thrilled to welcome Dale LeClair to the MNO,” said President of the Métis Nation of Ontario, Margaret Froh. “Dale brings a wealth of experience and a deep commitment to Métis self-determination. His leadership will help us continue the work of building a more responsive, values-based government and Métis Government public service for the benefit of our rights-holding Métis communities and our Citizens.”
The Métis Nation of Ontario looks forward to Dale’s leadership as we continue to advance reconciliation, uphold Métis rights, and serve the needs of our more than 30,000 Citizens.