Greg Rickford
Greg Rickford is the Minister of Indigenous Affairs in Ontario, who has stated that the government will consult with First Nations regarding Bill 5, emphasizing the province's constitutional duty to consult Indigenous peoples.
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Ontario Indigenous Affairs Minister Greg Rickford repeatedly asserted that Ontario did not consult before passing Bill 5.
Why First Nations are clashing with Ontario and Ottawa over bills aimed at speeding up megaprojects
Canada· 2025-07-18
Alvin Fiddler has called for the resignation of Greg Rickford, Ontario's Minister of Indigenous Affairs.
Canada's PM wants to fast-track 'nation building' – but can he convince indigenous First Nations?
United Kingdom· 2025-07-16
Ontario's Indigenous Affairs Minister, Greg Rickford, met with the chiefs of the Anishinabek Nation regarding Bill 5.
Doug Ford meets with First Nations chiefs as tensions over Bill 5 continue to escalateCanada· 2025-06-19
When I first came into office, I told Minister (Greg) Rickford, ’Treat them well, give them what they need, whatever they want for them to prosper.’
Doug Ford accuses First Nations of ‘coming hat in hand’ for government money, despite treating them ‘like gold’Canada· 2025-06-19
His Indigenous Affairs Minister, Greg Rickford, would consult First Nations and other Ontarians on the legislation.
Ontario to designate Ring of Fire as special economic zone ‘as quickly as possible,’ Ford saysCanada· 2025-06-06
Ontario Indigenous Affairs Minister Greg Rickford has repeatedly asserted it does not, referencing a 2018 Supreme Court ruling.
Ontario’s Bill 5 has passed. Here’s why it has sparked conflict with First NationsCanada· 2025-06-05
Indigenous Affairs Minister Greg Rickford said they could amend Bill 5 and pledged to consult Indigenous leaders.
Changes to Bill 5 possible amid warnings of Indigenous protests, Ontario ministers sayCanada· 2025-05-27
Indigenous Affairs Minister Greg Rickford stated that they heard the outcry regarding Bill 5 and will make improvements.
Ontario mining bill dispute could lead to road, rail and mine blockades, First Nation chiefs warnCanada· 2025-05-26
Minister of Indigenous Affairs Greg Rickford stated that the constitutional duty to consult is triggered once proposed legislation is tabled.
First Nations leaders warn of confrontation over Ontario’s ‘special economic zones’ in omnibus billCanada· 2025-05-23
