Ottawa, First Nations reach settlement in class-action suit over water quality
Indigenous Services Minister Marc Miller announced the agreement in principle on Friday along with the leaders of three plaintiff communities – Curve Lake First Nation, Neskantaga First Nation and Tataskweyak Cree Nation – who expressed cautious optimism for the deal’s potential to end decades of health and social issues on reserves.
Lawyer Michael Rosenberg, who is representing the communities in actions before the Manitoba Court of Queen’s Bench and the Federal Court, said a dispute-resolution process will hold the federal government accountable if it fails to ensure regular access to clean drinking water in residents’ homes. A statement from Neskantaga First Nation notes that water issues forced residents to evacuate the community twice in a single year.
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