Today the Government deserves real credit for committing to turn a corner. Because First Nations had the courage to pursue justice, the painful legacy of long-term drinking water advisories will finally be history. This historic agreement recognizes a basic human right to clean drinking water, compensates those who were wrongly deprived of it, and gives First Nations confidence that the future will not resemble the past. “Today First Nations from coast to coast can look to the future with hope that another generation of their children will not be raised to distrust the water from their taps. The safety of community members is our top priority and we will continue to work together to ensure that their water is clean and safe to drink.” We are proud to have worked in partnership with Tataskweyak Cree Nation, Curve Lake First Nation and Neskantaga First Nation to establish an Agreement in Principle that lays the groundwork for long-term sustainable solutions to ensure access to clean water on reserves now and in the future. “I strongly believe in resolving important matters like this through open dialogue grounded in the principles of co-operation, partnership and transparency. Since 2016, the Government of Canada has committed over $4.2 billion to First Nations to build and repair water and wastewater infrastructure and support effective management and maintenance of water systems on reserves. In addition, 186 short-term drinking water advisories have been prevented from becoming long term. 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.Īs of July 30, 2021, First Nations, with support from Indigenous Services Canada, have lifted 108 long-term drinking water advisories since November 2015. Together, we will develop sustainable, long-term solutions so that future generations do not worry about whether their water is safe to drink. The Government of Canada will continue to work with all First Nations, including Tataskweyak Cree Nation, Curve Lake First Nation and Neskantaga First Nation, to address water concerns. planned modernization of Canada’s First Nations drinking water legislation.a commitment of at least $6 billion to support reliable access to safe drinking water on reserve.support for First Nations to develop their own safe drinking water by-laws and initiatives.the creation of a First Nations Advisory Committee on Safe Drinking Water.a renewed commitment to Canada’s Action Plan for the lifting of all long-term drinking water advisories.the creation of a $400 million First Nation Economic and Cultural Restoration Fund.$1.5 billion in compensation for individuals deprived of clean drinking water.This Agreement in Principle addresses important concerns identified by First Nations represented in the class action lawsuits. Today, Tataskweyak Cree Nation, Curve Lake First Nation and Neskantaga First Nation, together with the Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Indigenous Services, announced that an historic Agreement in Principle has been reached through a successful negotiation process to resolve national class action litigation related to safe drinking water in First Nations communities. The Government of Canada is firmly committed to improving reliable access to safe drinking water in First Nations communities. JBella Bella, Heiltsuk Territory, British Columbia - Indigenous Services Canada
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