WHEREAS Haldimand County is taking steps to build positive, constructive, and friendly relationships with the political leadership of Six Nations of the Grand River First Nation for the collective benefit of our communities;
AND WHEREAS we understand that Six Nations of the Grand River, the most populous First Nation in Canada, continues to be challenged to uphold the rights of their community specifically when it comes to engagement on the part of municipalities and development proponents regarding the duty to consult;
AND WHEREAS we also understand that consultation directives being issued by the Province of Ontario, by the Ministry of Environment Conservation and Parks, contradict the Consultation and Accommodation Policy of Six Nations of the Grand River;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Haldimand County Council supports the Six Nations of the Grand River, and demands that the province of Ontario to cease to issue consultation directives that are contrary to policies endorsed by Six Nations of the Grand River Elected Council;
AND THAT a letter of support be circulated to the Honourable Doug Ford, Premier of Ontario; the Honourable Greg Rickford, Minister of Indigenous Affairs; and the Honourable Andrea Khanjin, Minister of the Environment, Conservation and Parks.