Lobbying registration dated 2026-03-30
Registrant: Jacob Gorenkoff
Client: Wabigoon Lake Ojibway Nation
Targeted institutions:
Privy Council Office (PCO)
Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
Canada Infrastructure Bank
Intergovernmental Affairs Secretariat (IGA)
Indigenous Services Canada (ISC)
Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario
Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (IAAC)
National Defence (DND)
House of Commons
Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
Canadian Heritage (PCH)
Treasury Board Of Canada Secretariat (TBS)
Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada (CIRNAC)
Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC)
Justice Canada (JC)
Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC)
Transport Canada (TC)
Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC)
Canadian Human Rights Tribunal (CHRT)
Rural Economic Development (Minister’s Office)
Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada (HICC)
Finance Canada (FIN)
Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Government funding received:
Institution: Indigenous Services Canada (ISC)
Amount: 8828566.29
Institution: Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
Amount: 52418.00
Institution: Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada (HICC)
Amount: 50000.00
Institution: Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario
Amount: 183060.00
Institution: Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (IAAC)
Amount: 150000.00
Institution: Canadian Heritage (PCH)
Amount: 8000.00
Institution: Affordable Housing Fund
Amount: 150000.00
Lobbying activity details:
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.
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.
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.
Engagement with federal departments and agencies regarding funding, financing to support new nuclear energy generation and transmission.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
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.