Registry of Lobbyists
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Aboriginal Affairs, Economic Development, Housing, Infrastructure, Regional Development
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Develop a joint Wabigoon Lake Ojibway Nation–federal infrastructure strategy to support the Nation’s role as host of the DGR, including investment in housing, roads, utilities, broadband, and emergency services.
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Aboriginal Affairs, Budget, Economic Development, Natural Resources, Regional Development
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Engagement with federal departments and agencies regarding funding, financing to support new nuclear energy generation and transmission.
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Grant, Contribution or Other Financial Benefit
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Aboriginal Affairs, Budget, Economic Development, Energy, Natural Resources, Regional Development
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Engagement with federal departments and agencies regarding the development and implementation of Canada’s nuclear energy strategy and related policies affecting the Deep Geological Repository (DGR) for used nuclear fuel and new nuclear energy generation and transmission. This includes recognition of Wabigoon Lake Ojibway Nation’s role as host Nation, the development of Indigenous-led nuclear and nuclear-enabling infrastructure opportunities, and federal regulatory, governance, and oversight frameworks associated with the DGR project.
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Regulation, Policies or Program
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Aboriginal Affairs, Economic Development, Employment and Training, Energy, Infrastructure, Regional Development, Telecommunications
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Engaging with Indigenous Services Canada, Natural Resources Canada, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED), and FedNor to explore federal support for Wabigoon to lead the modernization and expansion of on-reserve and regional infrastructure, specifically focused on energy systems and digital connectivity, to advance community well-being, regional economic development, and Indigenous-led infrastructure delivery.
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Grant, Contribution or Other Financial Benefit, Policies or Program
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Aboriginal Affairs, Economic Development, Infrastructure
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Engaging with Indigenous Services Canada and Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada regarding Addition to Reserve (ATR) processes associated with lands required for major economic infrastructure projects led by Wabigoon Lake Ojibway Nation.
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Aboriginal Affairs, Budget, Economic Development, Industry, Infrastructure, Science and Technology, Telecommunications
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Engaging with Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada and other federal departments regarding the development of Indigenous-led data centre infrastructure in Northwestern Ontario, including initiatives related to artificial intelligence infrastructure, digital sovereignty, and national data capacity.
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Aboriginal Affairs, Budget, Economic Development, Taxation and Finance
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Engaging with the Department of Finance regarding potential tax policy considerations affecting Indigenous-led infrastructure and economic development projects, including projects located on lands undergoing Addition to Reserve processes.
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Aboriginal Affairs, Environment, Natural Resources
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Engaging with the Impact Assessment Agency of Canada regarding consultation frameworks, regulatory processes, and governance considerations associated with the Deep Geological Repository for used nuclear fuel.
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Regulation
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Aboriginal Affairs, Constitutional Issues, Justice and Law Enforcement
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Establish a technical table between the Government of Canada and the Wabigoon Lake Ojibway Nation to work towards a treaty table to resolve longstanding jurisdictional ambiguity affecting the Nation’s ability to fully engage in planning for the Deep Geological Repository (DGR).
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Aboriginal Affairs, Environment, Natural Resources
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Formally recognize Wabigoon Lake Ojibway Nation’s Regulatory Assurance and Accountability Protocol (RAAP) as a binding oversight framework in all federal permitting, review, and regulatory processes in relation to the Nation's existing agreement to act as a willing host to Canada's Deep Geological Repository for nuclear waste on their traditional lands.
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Regulation, Policies or Program
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Aboriginal Affairs, Economic Development, Government Procurement, Housing, Infrastructure, Labour
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Fund and prioritize Wabigoon Lake Ojibway Nation’s Indigenous-led modular housing strategy as part of Build Canada Homes, with pre-development support and alignment with Indigenous procurement and workforce plans.
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Aboriginal Affairs, Budget, Economic Development, Environment, Health, Infrastructure
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Secure federal funding commitments to support Wabigoon Lake Ojibway Nation’s critical water treatment plant upgrade and related community infrastructure needs, including investments tied to post-majority supports and CHRT capital funding.
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Aboriginal Affairs, Economic Development, Industry, Regional Development, Science and Technology
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Secure federal funding to support Wabigoon Lake Ojibway Nation’s development of data centres on Nation land through existing and forthcoming programs through Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada, Natural Resources Canada, Indigenous Services Canada, and the Regional Development Agency for Northern Ontario.
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Policies or Program, Grant, Contribution or Other Financial Benefit
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End date of the last completed financial year: 2026-03-31
| Government Institution | Funding Received in Last Financial Year | Funding Expected in Current Financial Year |
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| Indigenous Services Canada (ISC) | $19,822,039.98 | Yes |
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RR1 Site 115
Dryden, ON P8N 2Y4
Canada
Telephone number:
807-938-6684
Clayton Wetelainen, Chief
Wabigoon Lake Ojibway Nation is not a subsidiary of any other parent companies.
Wabigoon Lake Ojibway Nation is not a coalition.
The activities of Wabigoon Lake Ojibway Nation are not controlled or directed by another individual, organization or corporation with a direct interest in the outcome of this undertaking.
Wabigoon Lake Ojibway Nation does not have any subsidiaries that could have a direct interest in the outcome of the undertaking
Jacob Gorenkoff | No public offices held
Firm: Homeward Public Affairs