The Honourable John Duncan, Minister of Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development, today congratulated the Yellow Quill First Nation on the grand opening of its new water treatment plant.
The Government of Canada is investing in water and wastewater infrastructure in First Nation communities through programs such as the Capital Facilities and Maintenance Program, First Nations Water and Wastewater Action Plan, Health Canada's Drinking Water Safety Program and Community-Based Water Monitor Program and Canada's Economic Action Plan.Contacts: Minister's Office Michele-Jamali Paquette Press Secretary Office of the Honourable John Duncan (819) 997-0002 Media Relations (819) 953-1160"First Nations communities expect the same access to clean and reliable sources of water as other Canadians" said Minister Duncan. "This treatment plant is an excellent example of how our government works in partnership with First Nations leadership to help build and strengthen communities."You can receive all our news and media updates automatically. Visit our Media Room RSS Feed for more information or to sign up."A key element for a growing and healthy community is a healthy and dependable water supply, which is what this treatment plant will provide to our members for many years," said Chief Larry Cachene of Yellow Quill First Nation. "In addition to the overall health benefits, this facility also represents potential for future economic opportunities within our community."
Contacts: Minister's Office Michele-Jamali Paquette Press Secretary Office of the Honourable John Duncan (819) 997-0002 Media Relations (819) 953-1160
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