Water quality concerns spur state of emergency in Attawapiskat
Residents of the northern community have been told to limit showers and not to use the water from their pipes to wash food. Continue reading
First Nations Water Crisis
Reality Check: Can Liberals really end boil water advisories on First Nations by 2021?
Justin Trudeau’s government has promised to eliminate all drinking water advisories on First Nations by March 2021. Will this promise be kept? Continue reading
Alberta Budget 2017: $100M committed for clean drinking water on First Nations
In Thursday’s provincial budget, Finance Minister Joe Ceci announced the province will spend $100 million over the next four years to integrate drinking-water systems with federally supported water systems. Continue reading
First Nations ‘living in Third World conditions’ as communities endure water advisories
Despite an influx of billions in funding and a campaign pledge, the Liberals have barely made a dent in ending drinking water advisories for First Nations communities, a report released Thursday found. Continue reading