The Métis Governments of Alberta, Ontario and Saskatchewan held a historic Tri-council meeting this week in Edmonton, Alberta from Jan. 14-16, 2020. This meeting marks the first time that their elected representatives have assembled together since signing Métis Government Recognition and Self-Government Agreements (MGRSA) with Canada in June 2019. The primary focus was on identifying common priorities, mutual beneficial opportunities and enhancing collaboration and cooperation between the three Métis Governments. The Tri-council delegates passed a resolution:

• calling for more transparency and accountability from the Métis National Council (MNC);
• affirming that self-government and rights related discussions and negotiations must occur between Canada and the Métis Governments, not through the MNC; and
• directing the creation of a working group to explore potential reform of the MNC.

They also passed a joint declaration:

• to continue to work together at the national level in their ongoing collaborations and negotiations with Canada.
• to develop a memorandum of understanding that formalizes the relationship of the Métis Governments at the national level for consideration at a future Métis Government Tri-council meeting