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Curve Lake First Nation chief says pending water settlement will have meaningful impact for community

Curve Lake First Nation chief says pending water settlement will have meaningful impact for community

Curve Lake First Nation Chief Emily Whetung is optimistic there will soon be clean water in her community following Federal Court approval of a water class action settlement agreement on Dec. 22, which includes a commitment of at least $6 billion for safe drinking water on reserves and $1.5 billion in compensation for individuals deprived of clean drinking water. A 60-day appeal period follows the courts’ approval of the agreement, “so it’s the last piece,” Whetung said.

Feds must set aside $8 billion for First Nation water infrastructure, settlements: courts

Feds must set aside $8 billion for First Nation water infrastructure, settlements: courts

A recent court decision mandates billions of dollars be set aside to bring clean drinking water to a number of First Nations communities and to compensate community members who have lived for years under boil-water advisories and without access to clean water. In a joint decision, the Federal Court of Canada and Manitoba’s Court of Queen’s Bench approved an $8-billion settlement agreement.