Long-term Drinking Water Advisories

The Government of Canada reaches an Agreement in Principle to resolve class action litigation related to safe drinking water in First Nations communities

Retrieved on: 
Friday, July 30, 2021

This Agreement in Principle addresses important concerns identified by First Nations represented in the class action lawsuits.

Key Points: 
  • This Agreement in Principle addresses important concerns identified by First Nations represented in the class action lawsuits.
  • Significant progress has been made and the Government of Canada will continue to support First Nations communities' efforts to ensure that their members have access to clean drinking water.
  • As of July 30, 2021, First Nations, with support from Indigenous Services Canada, have lifted 108 long-term drinking water advisories since November 2015.
  • Because First Nations had the courage to pursue justice, the painful legacy of long-term drinking water advisories will finally be history.