Ministry of Aboriginal Affairs (Ontario)
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The Ministry of Aboriginal Affairs is the Government of Ontario
ministry
responsible for issues relating to First Nations, Métis and Inuit in Ontario. The current Minister of Aboriginal Affairs is Kathleen Wynne
who sits in the Executive Council of Ontario
or cabinet
. Wynne is also the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing.
promote collaboration and coordination across ministries on Aboriginal policy and programs;
set priorities for and track the progress of Ontario's Aboriginal agenda;
enhance government's awareness of Aboriginal people, issues and best practices for consulting and engaging with Aboriginal people;
work with the federal government to find ways to make the most of federal funding;
help Aboriginal people to access Ontario government programs, services and information;
reform the land claims process to help address historical grievances; and
encourage diversity, especially representation of Aboriginal people, in the Ontario Public Service.
The ministry has four key priorities:
Stronger Aboriginal Relationships;
Improved Social Conditions;
Economic Opportunity and Sustainability; and
Enhanced Land Claim Settlements and Reconciliation.
2009-2010 Results-based Plan
Government of Ontario
The Government of Ontario refers to the provincial government of the province of Ontario, Canada. Its powers and structure are set out in the Constitution Act, 1867....
ministry
Ministry (government department)
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responsible for issues relating to First Nations, Métis and Inuit in Ontario. The current Minister of Aboriginal Affairs is Kathleen Wynne
Kathleen Wynne
Kathleen O. Wynne is a politician in Ontario, Canada. She is a member of the Legislative Assembly of Ontario, representing the riding of Don Valley West for the Liberal Party.-Background:...
who sits in the Executive Council of Ontario
Executive Council of Ontario
The Executive Council of Ontario plays an important role in theGovernment of Ontario, in accordance with the Westminster system....
or cabinet
Cabinet (government)
A Cabinet is a body of high ranking government officials, typically representing the executive branch. It can also sometimes be referred to as the Council of Ministers, an Executive Council, or an Executive Committee.- Overview :...
. Wynne is also the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing.
History
In June 2007, the Ontario Secretariat of Aboriginal Affairs was replaced with the Ministry of Aboriginal Affairs. The mandate of the ministry is to:promote collaboration and coordination across ministries on Aboriginal policy and programs;
set priorities for and track the progress of Ontario's Aboriginal agenda;
enhance government's awareness of Aboriginal people, issues and best practices for consulting and engaging with Aboriginal people;
work with the federal government to find ways to make the most of federal funding;
help Aboriginal people to access Ontario government programs, services and information;
reform the land claims process to help address historical grievances; and
encourage diversity, especially representation of Aboriginal people, in the Ontario Public Service.
The ministry has four key priorities:
Stronger Aboriginal Relationships;
Improved Social Conditions;
Economic Opportunity and Sustainability; and
Enhanced Land Claim Settlements and Reconciliation.
Organization
- Minister's Office
- Deputy Minister's Office (Deputy Minister: Lori Sterling)
- Negotiations and Reconciliation Division (Assistant Deputy Minister: Doug Carr)
- Aboriginal Relations and Ministry Partnerships Division (Assistant Deputy Minister: Deborah Richardson)
- Strategic Policy and Planning Division (Assistant Deputy Minister (A): Bryan Kozman)
- Legal Services Branch (Director: Grant Wedge)
- Communications Branch (Director: Greg Coleman)
- Corporate Management Division (Assistant Deputy Minister: David Lynch)
2009-2010 Results-based Plan
List of Ministers
- David Ramsay 2007
- Michael BryantMichael Bryant (politician)Michael J. Bryant is former public administrator and former politician in Ontario, Canada. A Harvard-trained lawyer, he was a member of the Legislative Assembly of Ontario, representing the electoral district of St. Paul's for the Ontario Liberal Party from 1999 until 2009...
2007-2008 - Brad DuguidBrad DuguidBrad Duguid is a politician in Ontario, Canada. He is a member of the Legislative Assembly of Ontario, representing the riding of Scarborough Centre and is the province's Minister of Economic Development and Innovation in the Liberal government of Premier Dalton McGuinty for the Ontario Liberal...
2008 - 2010 - Chris BentleyChris BentleyFor the Canadian politician, see Christopher Bentley.Chris Bentley is a Rugby Union Player for Exeter Chiefs in the Aviva Premiership. He made his debut in 2004 against London Welsh. His position of choice is Lock-External links:*...
2010 - 2011 - Kathleen WynneKathleen WynneKathleen O. Wynne is a politician in Ontario, Canada. She is a member of the Legislative Assembly of Ontario, representing the riding of Don Valley West for the Liberal Party.-Background:...
Present
Related links
- Ontario Ministry of Aboriginal Affairs http://www.aboriginalaffairs.gov.on.ca
- Indian and Northern Affairs CanadaIndian and Northern Affairs CanadaThe Department of Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development is the department of the government of Canada with responsibility for policies relating to Aboriginal peoples...
- Canadian federal government branch