Canada agrees to transfer responsibility for water and wastewater services to First Nations Water Authority
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On June 23, 2020, the Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Indigenous Services, and the Atlantic First Nations Water Authority (AFNWA) signed a framework agreement that creates a path for the transfer of water and wastewater services for 15 First Nations communities in Atlantic Canada from Indigenous Services Canada (ISC) to the AFNWA.
The agreement advances a new First Nations-led service delivery model and represents a step towards self-determination and greater control for First Nations over service delivery in their communities. The framework agreement represents a key milestone as the AFNWA continues to work towards full autonomous operations by Spring 2022. Access release.
