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ONTARIO POWER AUTHORITY ESTABLISHES NEW FIRST NATIONS AND MÉTIS RELATIONS DEPARTMENT - Environmental Communication Options/Huff Strategy

ONTARIO POWER AUTHORITY ESTABLISHES NEW FIRST NATIONS AND MÉTIS RELATIONS DEPARTMENT

Apr 20th, 2009 8:02 AM

For Immediate Release ONTARIO POWER AUTHORITY ESTABLISHES NEW FIRST NATIONS AND MÉTIS RELATIONS DEPARTMENT (Toronto, ON, April 20, 2009) Colin Andersen, CEO of the Ontario Power Authority, today announced the formation of a new department within the Legal, Aboriginal and Regulatory Affairs division of the OPA. Brian Hay, formerly OPA's Director of Corporate Communications, will become Director of First Nations and Métis Relations reporting to Michael Lyle, General Counsel and Vice President Legal, Aboriginal and Regulatory Affairs. John Jeza has been appointed as Manager of First Nations and Métis Community Relations. John was formerly in charge of Channel Development for the Conservation and Supply division. Both Brian and John have worked extensively with First Nations and Métis Communities throughout their careers. Additional personnel with relevant experience and expertise will be added as the OPA further develops programs of interest to the First Nation and Métis communities. Colin Andersen stated: "The formation of this new department is in response to the recommendations of First Nations' and Métis' organizations and recognizes the important role that the First Nations & Métis peoples have in the planning and development of renewable generation, transmission and conservation within Ontario's electricity system." The OPA is responsible for ensuring a reliable, sustainable supply of electricity for Ontario. Its four key areas of focus are: Planning the power system for the long term, leading and co-ordinating conservation initiatives across the province, ensuring development of needed generation resources and supporting the continued evolution of the electricity sector. For more information: Ben Chin, Vice-President, Communications Ontario Power Authority 416-969-6307