Media Advisory – Minister Lecce to Hold a Press Conference

Press Release

January 27, 2026

Stephen Lecce, Minister of Energy and Mines, will be joined by Greg Rickford, Minister of Indigenous Affairs and First Nations Economic Reconciliation and Minister Responsible for Ring of Fire Economic and Community Partnerships, Chief Yvette Metansinine of Animbiigoo Zaagi-igan Anishinaabek First Nation, Chief Gladys Thompson of Biinjitiwaabik Zaaging Anishinaaek First Nation, Chief Paul Gladu of Bingwi Neyaashi Anishnaabek First Nation, and Chief Allan Odawa Jr. of Red Rock Indian Band to provide remarks and hold a media availability.

Date:Wednesday, January 28, 2026

Time:Remarks at 9:00 a.m.

A media availability will follow.

Location:Toronto, ON

Livestream:With English closed captioning ― Government of Ontario YouTube Channel

With French closed captioning ― Chaîne YouTube du gouvernement de l’Ontario

Notes:Media representatives can register to attend the event by emailing Noah.Mawji@ontario.ca. Accredited media only.

Media Contacts

Noah Mawji
Minister Lecce’s Office
Noah.Mawji@ontario.ca

Robert Quartarone
Communications Branch
Robert.Quartarone@ontario.ca

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