The group wants the Quebec government to respond to the changing climate and expand the financial aid program to include sewer backups even in homes far from waterways.
RELATED: Quebec Premier Francois Legault is facing criticism for not being present in parts of the Montreal area hit hard by flooding from tropical storm Debby’s remnants. The Opposition Liberals say the premier should be on the ground meeting with flood victims. As Global’s Dan Spector reports, they think the CAQ government isn't taking the issue seriously enough.
Last week, Quebec Premier François Legault suggested the province would expand its disaster assistance program to include sewer backups, which are typically covered by private insurance.But this week, the government says only people whose sewers backed up because of flooding from a nearby waterway will be eligible.
The organization of 82 municipalities says the change is meaningless and won’t help many people whose basements flooded when up to 200 millimetres of rain fell on parts of Quebec on Aug. 9.Canada restricts sale of nicotine pouches.
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