The federal Liberals are earmarking funds in their 2016 budget for clean water on northern reserves!
1.8 billion dollars over five years is being spent to improve on-reserve water and wastewater infrastructure and operation maintenance.
Thunder Bay-Rainy River MP Don Rusnak mentions that the funding will also be used for the training of water system operators as well.
Rusnak also says the system is too complex to give an estimate on when all these communities will have clean water.
The following communities in Northern Ontario will receive upgrades:
Animakee Wa Zhing #37, Animbiigoo Zaagi’igan Anishinaabek, Biigtigong Nishnaabeg,
Kashechewan, Keewaytinook Okimakanak (Sioux Lookout Area Centralize Hub),
Marten Falls, Muskrat Dam Lake, Naicatchewenin, Neskantaga First Nation,
Nigigoonsiminikaaning First Nation, North Spirit Lake, Northwest Angle No.33,
Obashkaandagaang, Sandy Lake, Shoal Lake No.40, Slate Falls Nation, Wabauskang
First Nation and Webequie.
