Grand Chief to meet with Premier Couillard this morning

01/27/2016

The Mohawk Council of Kahnaw�:ke (MCK)  wishes to inform Kahnawa�kehr�:non that Grand Chief Joseph Tokwiro Norton will be meeting with Qu�bec Premier Philippe Couillard this morning in Quebec City.

While the two have spoken in recent weeks, this will be their first face-to-face meeting. Among the topics on the agenda: issues regarding the return of Highway 30 Lands and the proposed (and related) Bill 85; taxation; gaming; and the relationship between Kahnaw�:ke and the Province.

�We have high expectations for this meeting,� said Grand Chief Norton. �We are hoping it is the beginning of a renewal of a relationship based on nation-to-nation principles.�

Intergovernmental Relations Portfolio Chief Rhonda Kirby and Chief Political Advisor Winona Polson-Lahache will accompany Grand Chief Norton. Pierre Moreau, who holds dual roles as Minister of Municipal Affairs and Minister Responsible for the Mont�r�gie, and Minister for Native Affairs Geoffrey Kelley will also be in attendance.