Official, Ontario, Provincial
Greg RickfordMinister of Indigenous Affairs and First Nations Economic Reconciliation; Minister Responsible for Ring of Fire Economic and Community Partnerships
Clarion follows the bills Greg Rickford sponsored, their remarks in the chamber and the lobbying meetings that name them.
In brief
This is the role we last recorded, and roles change after elections and cabinet shuffles, so check the official source.
- Party
- Progressive Conservative Party of Ontario
- Riding
- Kenora—Rainy River
- Jurisdiction
- Ontario
- greg.rickford@pc.ola.org
Remarks in the chamber
Short excerpts; open the official text to read the full remarks.
Question Period — Ring of Fire
I want to thank the member in particular for his great representation for the Ottawa region. This is a timely question. We’re taking an enterprise-wide approach. The Ministry of Colleges and Universities is investing in…
Legislative AssemblyOfficial text
Question Period — Ring of Fire
The message has been clear: From Greenstone to Aroland First Nation, Marten Falls First Nation, Webequie First Nation, we mustn’t tarry, Madam Speaker. We need to get shovels in the ground and build the corridor to prosp…
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Introduction of Visitors
Investing in young people is one of the most important things we can do here in this place, and I want to welcome Madelaine Lamarche, who joined my team as stakeholder and partner relations adviser, and Zara Kohan, who i…
Legislative AssemblyOfficial text
Question Period — Indigenous economic development
I want to thank the member from Peterborough–Kawartha for the question. Roads, power and First Nations partnerships characterize all of the activities that are going on in northern Ontario. Take, for example, the Greens…
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Question Period — Indigenous economic development
The member is right. There are so many First Nations-owned and -operated companies that are going to be involved, either wholly or as partners in many projects across northern Ontario, including the Ring of Fire. Take,…
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Question Period — Government jet
Hundreds of jobs.
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Orders of the Day — Building Billy Bishop Airport Act, 2026 / Loi de 2026 sur la construction de l’aéroport Billy Bishop
—infrastructure and service into those communities. Can the minister tell us about what Porter has done for the communities it’s currently flying in and the hope and promise for other—
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Question Period — Indigenous community safety
I appreciate the honourable member’s question. This government, since March 2024, in light of various reports, has taken bold action to protect missing and murdered Indigenous women’s legacy moving forward. It has includ…
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Question Period — Indigenous economic development
I want to thank the member for her question and the work she does in her riding and in our caucus. Part of that message at the First Nations Major Projects Coalition came from our Premier. He spoke clearly and unequivoc…
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Orders of the Day — Building Billy Bishop Airport Act, 2026 / Loi de 2026 sur la construction de l’aéroport Billy Bishop
I thank the member, my dear friend and colleague from Timmins. We live a long way away from each other—even though we are very much northern Ontario. To his point: I’m a bit concerned, if I represent Greater Sudbury, Ni…
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