Together with First Nations leadership, Minister Patty Hajdu introduces a Bill to support clean drinking water in First Nations communities
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星期一, 十二月 11, 2023
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OTTAWA, UNCEDED ALGONQUIN TERRITORY, ON, Dec. 11, 2023 /CNW/ - Everyone in Canada should have access to safe and clean drinking water.
Key Points:
- OTTAWA, UNCEDED ALGONQUIN TERRITORY, ON, Dec. 11, 2023 /CNW/ - Everyone in Canada should have access to safe and clean drinking water.
- The Government of Canada's commitment to sustainable access to clean and safe drinking water in First Nations communities does not end with the introduction of this Bill.
- Bill C-61: First Nations Clean Water Act (short title), or an Act respecting water, source water, drinking water, wastewater and related infrastructure on First Nation lands
Bill C-61, the proposed First Nations Clean Water Act, is the next step to ensure First Nations have clean drinking water for generations to come. - The Assembly of First Nations, with support from Canada, led an engagement to review the 2013 Safe Drinking Water for First Nations Act.