Two levels of government come together to invest in drinking water treatment improvements on the Pays Plat First Nation.
The federal government commits $3.7 million while the province is kicking in $908,443 through the Green Infrastructure Stream of the Investing in Canada plan.
The money will also be put towards a new water treatment plant for the Biigtigong Nishnaabeg First Nation.
“Investments in public infrastructure like drinking water systems are vital to building healthy communities and supporting First Nations families,” says Thunder Bay-Superior North MP Patty Hajdu. “These improvements to the water treatment plants in Pays Plat and the Biigtigong Nishnaabeg First Nations will ensure that residents have access to a stable supply of high-quality drinking water for many years to come, and come as part of our commitment to reconciliation with First Nations.”
The Minister of Health made the announcement on behalf of Catherine McKenna, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities.
