An Act respecting water, source water, drinking water, wastewater and related infrastructure on First Nation lands
Replaces the 2013 Safe Drinking Water for First Nations Act, which First Nations leadership had asked Parliament to repeal because it set obligations without commensurate federal funding. The new framework adds funding commitments, recognizes Indigenous water rights, and updates source-water and wastewater standards on First Nation lands.
Status
Quick learn
Replaces an unworkable 2013 law on drinking-water standards on First Nation reserves. The new bill is co-developed with First Nations and ties standards to actual funding so communities can build and maintain the water systems they're supposed to have.
Issues this bill touches
- Climate & Environment
Federal framework for safe drinking water on First Nations land.
- Indigenous Rights
Creates a binding federal framework for clean water on First Nations land after the Liidlii Kue and Tataskweyak class actions. Stalled before final passage.
Legislative history
- First reading
First reading in the House of Commons.
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Second reading in the House of Commons.
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Tabled in the originating chamber by the sponsor.
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Debated in principle; vote sends the bill to committee.
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Sponsored by
Patty HajduLIBERALOfficial source
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