Matthew Jackson

Director, Indigenous Relations

Matthew is someone who knows the value of trust-based relationships. ​

He has accountability for the leadership of the company’s Indigenous Relations team and is responsible for the advancement of the Hydro One’s Indigenous relations strategy. ​

A signature of his leadership at Hydro One is the company's industry-leading First Nations Equity Partnership model which will see First Nations and Hydro One sharing equal ownership in all future transmission line projects over $100 million. ​

During his time in the energy sector, Matthew has advanced the construction of more than $12 billion in new infrastructure through engagements and partnerships with community and is currently leading partnership negotiations with over 45 First Nation governments in Ontario related to equity ownership. ​

Prior to Hydro One, Matthew held various senior roles with Union Gas and Enbridge, serving most recently as Senior Manager, Community & Indigenous Engagement for all Enbridge’s eastern Canadian operations in Ontario, Quebec and the Maritimes.    ​

Matthew was born and raised in the traditional territory of the Saugeen Ojibway Nation on the Bruce Peninsula.  He previously served as a municipal Councillor in his community of Wiarton, within the Town of South Bruce Peninsula and enjoys spending time with his family and boating on Georgian Bay.