Ministry of Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation (Ontario)

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Formed 2007 Employees 150		Jurisdiction Government of Ontario
Preceding Government ministry Ontario Secretariat of Aboriginal Affairs Headquarters 4th Floor, 160 Bloor Street East, Toronto, Ontario, Canada Annual budget $ 71 million (2011-12 fiscal year)

The Ministry of Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation is the Government of Ontario ministry responsible for issues relating to First Nations, Métis and Inuit in Ontario. The current Minister of Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation is David Zimmer who sits in the Executive Council of Ontario or cabinet.

History

In June 2007, the Ontario Secretariat of Aboriginal Affairs was replaced with the Ministry of Aboriginal Affairs. In June 2016, the ministry was renamed the Ministry of Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation. 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 Indigenous Relationships; Improved Social Conditions; Economic Opportunity and Sustainability; and Enhanced Land Claim Settlements and Reconciliation.

Organization

Minister's Office

Deputy Minister's Office

Negotiations and Reconciliation Division

Aboriginal Relations and Ministry Partnerships Division

Strategic Policy and Planning Division

Legal Services Branch

Communications Branch

Corporate Management Division

2011-2012 Results-based Plan

List of Ministers

Minister Responsible for Native Affairs

Bud Wildman, October 01, 1990 — February 03, 1993 (while Minister of Natural Resources)

Howard Hampton, February 03, 1993 — June 26, 1995 (while Minister of Natural Resources)

Charles Harnick, June 26, 1995 — June 17, 1999 (while Attorney General)

Jim Flaherty, June 17, 1999 — February 08, 2001 (while Attorney General)

David Young, February 08, 2001 — February 25, 2003 (while Attorney General)

Norm Sterling, February 25 — October 22, 2003 (while Attorney General)

Michael Bryant, October 23, 2003 — June 29, 2005 (while Attorney General)

Minister Responsible for Aboriginal Affairs

David Ramsay, June 29, 2005 — June 21, 2007 (while Minister of Natural Resources)

Minister of Aboriginal Affairs

David Ramsay, June 21 — October 30, 2007 (concurrently Minister of Natural Resources)

Michael Bryant, October 30, 2007 — September 18, 2008 (concurrently Government House Leader)

Brad Duguid, September 18, 2008 — January 18, 2010

Christopher Bentley, January 18, 2010 — October 20, 2011 (concurrently Attorney General), November 5, 2012 – February 11, 2013 (concurrently Minister of Energy)

Kathleen Wynne, October 20, 2011 — November 05, 2012 (concurrently Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing)

David Zimmer, February 11, 2013 — June 13, 2016

Minister of Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation

David Zimmer, June 13, 2016 — present

Ontario Ministry of Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation [1]

Indian and Northern Affairs Canada - Canadian federal government branch