March 7, 2026 - (Mississaugas of the Credit, ON) - The Mississaugas of the Credit, Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada and Ontario Ministry of Indigenous Affairs and First Nations Economic Reconciliation
Today, Chief Margaret Sault of the Mississaugas of the Credit, the Honourable Rebecca Alty, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations and the Honourable Greg Rickford, Ontario's Minister for Indigenous Affairs and First Nations Economic Reconciliation announced a final settlement to resolve the Mississaugas of the Credit's Rouge River Valley Tract Claim.
The Mississaugas of the Credit's claim deals with a longstanding Treaty-related dispute between the parties that dates back to the late 18th century. The settlement announced today includes $108.4 million from Canada and $75 million from Ontario, for a total settlement of $183.4 million for past losses.
This co-developed settlement addresses past wrongs and creates new opportunities for the Mississaugas of the Credit to invest in its priorities to build a more prosperous future for its community. The settlement is a key step toward a renewed Treaty relationship that is rooted in mutual respect, shared prosperity and partnership.
Settling claims is part of ongoing work to build a stronger, more inclusive Canada in full partnership with First Nations. Negotiated claim settlements like this one with the Mississaugas of the Credit help rebuild trust, strengthen relationships and advance reconciliation for the benefit of First Nations communities and future generations.
