OTTAWA, Dec. 14, 2017 /CNW/ - Everyone in Canada should have access to safe, clean, and reliable drinking water. Our government remains steadfast in our commitment ? to end all long-term drinking water advisories on public systems on reserve by March 2021.
Today, the Honourable Jane Philpott, Minister of Indigenous Services, was pleased to share progress on this commitment, with two First Nations recently lifting long-term drinking water advisories that have affected their communities for more than a year.
Upon Health Canada's recommendation, Kahkewistahaw First Nation in Saskatchewan lifted the drinking water advisory on October 31, which had been in effect since June 3, 2015. The drinking water advisory at Serpent River First Nation in Ontario, which was in effect since September 1, 2015, was lifted on November 8.
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"Every Canadian deserves access to clean drinking water. I am pleased to see progress on our commitment to ending all long-term drinking water advisories on public systems on reserve. I would specifically like to commend the people of Kahkewistahaw First Nation and Serpent River First Nation for their perseverance while these advisories remained in place. We are determined to work with partners to ensure that all First Nations communities enjoy accessible, clean drinking water."
The Honourable Jane Philpott
Minister of Indigenous Services
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SOURCE Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada