Canada: Harper Government Introduces Updated Legislation To Protect Drinking Water In First Nation Communities

Canada: Harper Government Introduces Updated Legislation To Protect Drinking Water In First Nation Communities   The Harper Government is taking action to ensure First Nations have access to safe and reliable drinking water. The Honourable John Duncan, Minister of Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development, announced the introduction of the Safe Drinking Water for First Nations Act aimed at helping to protect drinking water on First Nation lands.   "At the recent Crown–First Nations...

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