Lobbying registration dated 2026-03-19
Registrant: Thomasean Vernon
Client: Treaty 8 First Nations of Alberta
Targeted institutions:
Transport Canada (TC)
Intergovernmental Affairs Secretariat (IGA)
Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
Finance Canada (FIN)
Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada (CIRNAC)
Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
House of Commons
Indigenous Services Canada (ISC)
Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
Privy Council Office (PCO)
Legislative bills: C-5
Acts: Free Trade and Labour Mobility in Canada Act
Building Canada Act
Government funding received:
Institution: Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
Amount: 50000.00
Institution: Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada (CIRNAC)
Amount: 4513480.00
Institution: Indigenous Services Canada (ISC)
Amount: 2623685.00
Lobbying activity details:
Engaging with the Major Projects Management Office (MPMO) and relevant departments to ensure Treaty 8 Nations are early participants in the planning, environmental assessment, and economic benefits of major natural resource and infrastructure projects.
Seeking predictable long-term funding for both on-reserve and off-reserve housing.
Engage in discussions regarding Bill C-5 - "An Act to enact the Free Trade and Labour Mobility in Canada Act and the Building Canada Act"
Advocating for the recognition and consistent implementation of Treaty 8 rights in all federal policies and decision-making.