New First Nations water bill drops mention of ‘right’ to clean water access

The legislation, expected to be introduced in the House of Commons on Monday, removes a provision in a previous bill that would have recognized First Nations have a human right

lunedì 15 giugno 2026 New tab

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OTTAWA - A new First Nations clean water bill set to be introduced by Prime Minister Mark Carney’s government removes a provision in a previous bill that would have recognized First Nations have a human right to clean drinking water.

The Canadian Press has obtained a draft of the bill labelled “for consultation until June 11, 2026.” It’s not clear if any changes were made since the consultation period ended.

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