Webinar for First Nation Communities
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First Nations New Blue Box
Regulation & Transition Webinar
When
Wednesday, July 19, 2023
Time
1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Location
Online
Registration
Webinar Focus
To help First Nation communities and Tribal Councils through this process, this webinar is intended to introduce the new Blue Box regulation, roles of key players and First Nation engagement techniques.
Who Should Attend
This webinar is open to all Ontario First Nation communities and Tribal Councils who want to learn more about the new Blue Box regulation.
Webinar Topics
Key Players & Roles including: Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks (MECP), Resource Productivity and Recovery Authority (RPRA), Circular Materials Ontario (CMO)
Resource Productivity and Recovery Authority (RPRA) – RPRA’s role in assisting FN communities, including registering and reporting
Continuous Improvement Fund (CIF) presentation – Transition options for FN communities and how CIF can provide support
Ontario First Nation Technical Services Corporation (OFNTSC) – Announcement regarding upcoming OFNTSC information session that addresses funding implications for transitioning FN communities
Circular Materials Ontario (CMO) – CMO’s role during transition, how to work with CMO and what power FN communities have in the engagement process
Questions, issues, and discussions
Presentation Team
Michelle Axbey
Senior Compliance Officer
at RPRA
Michelle oversees Blue Box regulatory transition procedures relating to First Nation communities
Don Huff
First Nation Liaison with Circular Materials Ontario
Don is CMO’s point person engaging with transitioning First Nation communities and helping to prepare a Blue Box program offer
Heidi Manitowabi
Regional Solid Waste Specialist with OFNTSC
Heidi serves as the Solid Waste Specialist for OFNTSC's Environment service
Questions?
Contact Janet Robins, CIF Project Support, jrobins@thecif.ca
