Prime Minister Justin Trudeau repeated promises Tuesday to update legislation that governs water use
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“Updating this act is about ensuring that we have the tools to work with provinces and territories on protecting and restoring shared waters.”The current act provides a framework for co-operation with the provinces and territories concerning the conservation, development and use of Canada’s water resources. It does not account for the effects of climate change or the importance of Indigenous rights.
Trudeau also met with Indigenous high school students at The Forks Wednesday morning before making the announcement about protecting fresh water.He is also making stops in Portage la Prairie, Man., and in a federal riding in the south end of Winnipeg.In the Manitoba riding of Winnipeg South Centre, Liberal candidate Ben Carr is looking to win the seat held by his father, longtime MP and former cabinet minister Jim Carr, who died in December.
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