First Nations Clean Water Act continues to fail treaty peoples

Bill C-61 actually represents Canada’s intent to offload its responsibilities by leaving First Nations liable and responsible after decades of living with underfunded and outdated water and wastewater systems.

Indigenous Services Minister Patty Hajdu tabled Bill C-61 in December 2023, which provides no long-term assurance for funding that will address existing gaps in infrastructure needs, and address new and growing costs to provide services for all First Nations, the Chiefs Steering Committee writes.The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Opinion

BY RUPERT MENEEN

May 20, 2024

Bill C-61 is currently at second reading in the House of Commons. Introduced late last year, it is touted by Canada as “the next step to ensure First Nations have clean drinking water for generations to come.” The federal government claims C-61 will “recognize and affi...

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