The government forecasts the number of long-term boil water advisories will fall to zero by 2021. (Indigenous Services Canada)Despite the additions, Indigenous Services Minister Jane Philpott said the Liberals will still meet their intended goal of ending these water advisories in the same timeframe. Philpott said two-thirds of the $2 billion allocated to address water systems in Budget 2016 remains unspent. Since 2015, 40 boil water advisories were lifted but 26 others were added to the list. "Safe drinking water is the cornerstone of public health, it does need to be corrected for the health and safety of people who live in the communities."

Source: CBC News January 23, 2018 18:20 UTC