Tobacco Law Update

Ratsénhaienhs Jeffery Diabo provides a detailed update on the next steps for the draft Kahnawà:ke Tobacco Law (The Law), developed by the Kahnawà:ke Tobacco Association. Explaining the work completed to date, including public kiosks, legal review of 11 key areas, and final tasks being submitted to the Legislative Coordinating Commission. The Law will soon enter the final step of the Community Decision-Making Review Process (CDMRP) for targeted review before being acknowledged by Council. He also clarifies that MCK’s role is solely to support and facilitate the legislative process on behalf of the proponents.

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Easter Holiday office closure

Friday, April 3rd & Monday, April 6th, 2026

All administrative offices of the Mohawk Council of Kahnawà:ke will be closed.

 

Please note the following changes to Waste Management Department services during this period:

 

  • Friday, April 3rd – Administrative offices closed
  • Monday, April 6th – Waste Management services resume as usual; however, there will be no cardboard drop‑offs
  • Monday, April 6th – Transfer Depot will operate with reduced hours, from 8am to 2pm

 

Garbage pickup service will continue through the holiday without interruption.

 

All essential services will remain operational throughout the office closures. Regular administrative office hours will resume on Tuesday, April 7th, at 8:30am.