How does the legislation apply to First Nations communities in the province?
Provision of drinking water to First Nations is a federal responsibility. The province will continue to work with the federal government and First Nation communities and representatives to develop a voluntary process for protecting drinking water sources in areas under federal jurisdiction. First Nations communities will also have the opportunity to be represented on the multi-stakeholder Source Protection Committee (SPC). The province has been in discussions with First Nations and the federal government on how to address threats to First Nations drinking water supplies.
