Funds announced to improve First Nation water systems

From: Saskatchewan Sage | Date: June 30, 2003 | Copyright information

The situation is urgent, says Indian and Northern Affairs Canada (INAC), and that's why a total of $600 million in new funding is flowing to improve the quality of water and wastewater treatment facilities in First Nations communities across the country.

Three federal ministries--INAC, Health, and Environment--came together on May 14 to announce that the monies will fund 65 major projects in 62 First Nations over the next two years. Also announced was a seven-part water management strategy to be implemented over the next five years to improve the safety of First Nations water supplies.

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