Feds committed to safe drinking water for First Nations: MP Belanger

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“Clearly, we want to concentrate on some of the problem areas when it comes to delivery of safe water and this effort is designed to make sure that if there are some pressing areas that have not been resolved, that there’s more and more emphasis to get it done.” 

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In the last eight years, Belanger explained progress has been made when it comes to bringing safe drinking water to First Nations communities.  

“From Saskatchewan’s perspective, there aren’t a whole bunch of boil water advisories. There’s a few here and there, but by and large let’s look at some of the progress made in Saskatchewan,” he remarked.  

“In general, there has been some good progress, especially on the Indigenous front to deal with this matter. Nonetheless, legislation and the ambitions we have as a federal government to achieve the access to safe drinking water objectives, there’s always focus and work required on that and that’s exactly what the bill is doing.” 

In the last 12 months, Belanger noted the federal government has advanced 21 bills and has worked to bring changes in areas such as the economy, justice, and affordability. For instance, he said taxes have been cut for the middle class and the consumer carbon tax has been eliminated. 

“I really like the Groceries and Essential Benefits, which replaced the GST tax credit, but it has put a lot more money into some of the families who are in the moderate income level, so they are able to address some of the affordability issues,” Belanger added. 

With the House of Commons now on a break for the summer, Belanger is excited to be back in Northern Saskatchewan. He plans to spend time travelling throughout the riding and visiting as many communities as he can. 

“It is very nice to be home,” he said. 

“The reminder I have is we don’t forget the folks who got us to Ottawa to represent them and to speak on their behalf, so to the people of Desnethé—Missinippi—Churchill River, thank you for the honour to bring Northern Saskatchewan’s voice to Ottawa. We are going to be working very hard for you.” 

derek.cornet@pattisonmedia.com