November 7, 2014 - Ottawa, Ontario - Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada
On behalf of the Honourable Bernard Valcourt, Minister of Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development, Daryl Kramp, Member of Parliament for Prince Edward–Hastings today attended a sod-turning ceremony at the Mohawks of the Bay of Quinte First Nation, congratulating the community on taking a major step forward in the construction of their new water treatment plant.
The new water treatment plant, which is being funded in partnership between the federal government and the Mohawks of the Bay of Quinte First Nation, is a further example of the Government of Canada’s strategic investments to improve First Nations’ water and wastewater infrastructure across the country.
Between 2006 and 2014, the Government of Canada will have invested approximately $3 billion in support of First Nation communities managing their water and wastewater infrastructure, including related public health activities.
Erica Meekes
Press Secretary
Office of the Minister of Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development
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Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada
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