The MNO-Ontario Bilateral Process, funded by the Ministry of Indigenous Affairs, ensures an ongoing relationship between the Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO)and the province of Ontario. Regular meetings between MNO leadership and Ontario Government Ministers throughout the fiscal year work to raise awareness on Métis issues and advances Métis priorities.
These include:
- Regular meetings between the MNO President and the Ministry of Indigenous Affairs to discuss mutual priorities including the New Relationship Fund and Métis inclusion in Resource Benefits Sharing;
- An annual meeting between the MNO President, the Premier of Ontario, and the Ministry of Indigenous Affairs to discuss the MNO-Ontario Framework Agreement, the New Relationship Fund and initiatives to recognize Métis contributions to the province; and
- Meetings between the MNO President, the Minister of Education, the Minister of Energy, the Minister of Northern Development and Mines, the Minister of Tourism, Minister for Economic Development and the Minister of Training, Colleges and Universities to discuss issues of mutual interest.
New Relationship Fund
The New Relationship Fund was created in 2008 to build core capacity at the community level for Métis and First Nations to facilitate consultations relating to lands and resources. The funding the MNO received in 2008 – 2009 laid the foundation for long term capacity building within the MNO because it lead to the creation of the Lands, Resources and Consultations Branch. This will enable the MNO to support Community Councils and Regional Consultation Protocol units in dealing with ongoing requests for consultation.
Tripartite Process
The MNO-Canada-Ontario Tripartite Process is focused on identifying economic development opportunities for the Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) and its communities. The MNO Economic Development Plan guides the work being done in this area as does the MNO’s Economic Development Officer.
Contact
Elizabeth Harvey
Director of Intergovernmental Relations
Unit 222 – 75 Sherbourne Street
Toronto, ON, M5A 2P9
Phone: 416-977-9881
Toll Free: 1-888-466-6684
Email: ElizabethH@metisnation.org