First Nations water
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Lack of funding for piped water on First Nations in Sask. means some on reserves can’t drink from their tapsSome First Nations in Saskatchewan get unreliable water from cisterns, despite a desire to install low-pressure pipe distribution systems.InvestigationsFeb 23
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First Nations workers in Saskatchewan sacrifice wages, vacation to run underfunded water systemsFirst Nations water operators in Saskatchewan often find themselves on-call 24/7, while some make close to minimum wage to provide safe drinking water for their communities.InvestigationsFeb 22
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Why some First Nations still don’t have clean drinking water — despite Trudeau’s promiseEven if Justin Trudeau eliminates long-term boil water advisories, experts say he likely won't have solved the issue of providing clean drinking water to First Nations.PoliticsSep 28, 2019
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Cost of updating First Nations water systems could cost $3.2B: PBOThe parliamentary budget officer estimates it will cost at least $3.2 billion in capital investment to bring First Nations water systems up to the standards.CanadaDec 7, 2017
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EPCOR helping federal government with clean water projects on First NationsAs the federal government works to improve drinking water on First Nations, it has reached out to Edmonton-based Epcor looking for solutions.Aug 22, 2017
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Alberta Budget 2017: $100M committed for clean drinking water on First NationsIn 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.CanadaMar 17, 2017
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Winnipegger lives without running water on Manitoba First NationLiving without a reliable source of clean, running water is a reality for thousands of Manitoba First Nations communities in northern Manitoba.CanadaFeb 28, 2014
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More federal funding flowing to improve First Nations waterThe federal government is spending an additional $323.4 million over the next two years to improve water and wastewater issues on First Nations in Canada.Feb 17, 2014
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