February 10, 2015 – Ottawa, ON – Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada
The new sewage treatment plant at God's Lake First Nation in Manitoba will serve 1,415 people living on reserve.
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Today the Honourable Bernard Valcourt, Minister of Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development, congratulated God's Lake First Nation on the construction of its upgraded wastewater treatment facility.
The Government of Canada's support of this $10.7 million project includes a new sewage treatment plant for the community and will serve 1,415 people living on reserve.
Between 2006 and 2014, the Government of Canada has invested approximately $3 billion to support First Nation communities in managing their water and wastewater infrastructure. These expenditures are part of a comprehensive long-term plan to improve drinking water and wastewater systems on First Nation lands. Previous actions include the passage of the Safe Drinking Water for First Nations Act, which enables the government to work with First Nations to develop regulations that will ensure that First Nations have the same access to safe, clean drinking water in their communities as all Canadians.
Our Government is focused on what matters most to Canadians: growing the economy and helping create jobs. That is why, through our Government's $53 billion New Building Canada Plan, we continue support the construction of provincial, territorial and municipal infrastructure.
Emily Hillstrom
Press Secretary
Office of the Minister of Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development
819-997-0002
Media Relations
Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada
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