The federal government has not done enough to ensure people in First Nations communities have reliable access to safe drinking water, says the federal auditor general. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau committed during the 2015 election to eliminating all long-term drinking water advisories on public water systems on First Nations reserves by March 31, 2021. "Access to safe drinking water is a basic human necessity. WATCH | Auditor General has strong words for Ottawa on First Nations drinking waterAuditor General has strong words for Ottawa about government's First Nations drinking water plan Politics News 1:26 Federal Auditor General Karen Hogan presented her report Thursday in Ottawa. "Until these solutions are implemented, First Nations communities will continue to experience challenges in accessing safe drinking water," the report said.

Source: CBC News February 25, 2021 19:19 UTC