Clean drinking water settlement provides ‘real comfort’ for First Nations, says lead lawyer

Assembly of First Nations National Chief RoseAnne Archibald says 'water is a basic human right' and she will 'hold Canada to their word on their commitments.'
The proposed settlement agreement of two national class-action lawsuits launched against the federal government by First Nations is an important step in ending boil-water advisories on reservations, say political analysts. The settlement, which is currently waiting for court approval, is worth near...

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