Canada Ontario Agreement on Great Lakes Water Quality & Ecosystem Health

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The Chiefs of Ontario Environment Sector will host the annual Canada Ontario Agreement (COA) executive and First Nations meeting on February 18-19, 2026 in Garden River.

This hybrid meeting will provide an opportunity for information exchange between the COA Co-Chairs and attendees to discuss Great Lakes issues, as well as priorities and actions planned to achieve COA goals. The session will also include presentations from Environment and Climate Change Canada and the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks.

Date: February 18-19, 2026

Time: February 18, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM ET, February 19, 9:00 AM - 2:30 PM

Location: Hybrid via Teams, Garden River Recreation Centre - 48 Syrette Lake Road, Garden River, ON. P6A 7A1

Who should attend: First Nations Leadership, technicians, and community members

Registration: http://coo.smudging.ca/Meeting/Register/9bb6cc91-836d-4868-bb9e-b10f077a4850