Chief Jimmy Lulua’s comments to the Star came a day after Canada’s new Indigenous Services minister boasted Ottawa has made “progress” on the First Nations drinking water crisis to mark World Water Day on Friday. bands under decades-long boil water or “do not consume” advisories, the self-congratulations ring hollow as they still wait for clean water. As of Feb. 28, nine First Nations remained under drinking water advisories in British Columbia. And it’s a part concern for bacteria because E. coli can be deadly.”Last year, there were 14 bands under long-term drinking water advisories. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau issued a 2015 election promise that “all long-term drinking water advisories to be lifted by March 2021” for First Nations across the country.

Source: thestar March 23, 2019 23:43 UTC