Ermineskin Cree Nation revives lawsuit claiming Bill C-61 denies human right to clean water.

The Ermineskin Cree Nation in Alberta has revived a decade-old lawsuit against the Canadian government, claiming its proposed Bill C-61 fails to recognize their human right to clean drinking water. The First Nation argues that the legislation lacks explicit guarantees for safe water and does not equate their rights with those of other Canadians. Nearly 75% of their homes have faced serious water advisories, highlighting urgent water treatment issues.

September 12, 2024
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