Quebec floods: Almost 2,890 Quebec homes still affected

Quebec’s public security minister says waters are continuing to recede from flood-stricken areas of the province.

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The one region where levels have risen is Lac-Saint-Jean, about 225 kilometres north of Quebec City.

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Martin Coiteux says almost 2,890 homes are still affected by floods and 2,668 citizens have been evacuated from 78 communities.

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He says personnel will be deployed in the coming days to help with clean-up operations.

Labour Minister Dominique Vien says resources are being put in place to help people rebuild.

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She says the government has reached agreements with a number of construction-related organizations who have promised to provide service at a fair price.