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Calgarians aren’t the only people in Canada in the midst of a water crisis. But they’re the only ones we seem to care about – The Star

by ahnationtalk on July 4, 202482 Views

July 4, 2024

In Calgary, within hours of the water main break, contractors were mobilized and repair work kicked off. It’s a sharp contrast to what happens in many First Nations communities, where the painful wait for clean water stretches on. However, proposed federal drinking water and wastewater legislation could establish a framework for sustainable and safe drinking water and wastewater systems in First Nations communities.

When a massive water main burst in Calgary in June, it felt for many residents like the world turned upside down. Mayor Jyoti Gondek declared a local state of emergency, and suddenly, 60 per cent of the city was left wondering how they’d manage with less water for three to five weeks. For most Calgarians, this was a shocking and inconvenient blip in otherwise comfortable lives. Then, a week before the start of the Calgary Stampede, Mayor Gondek stated repairs “could be done sooner than expected.”

Imagine if this wasn’t a temporary crisis, but a constant, long-term reality. For many First Nations in Canada, water issues are not resolved in weeks but linger for years, even decades.

The speed and efficiency with which Calgary responded to its water crisis was impressive. Within hours, contractors were mobilized and repair work kicked off. It’s a sharp contrast to what happens in many First Nations communities, where the painful wait for clean water stretches on. These communities often face a bureaucratic nightmare that slows progress to a crawl. First Nations communities are rarely afforded the opportunity to “call in favours” from provincial and federal governments as Calgary’s mayor has been able to do.

Read More: https://www.thestar.com/opinion/calgarians-arent-the-only-people-in-canada-in-the-midst-of-a-water-crisis-but/article_41894d00-394f-11ef-b4b6-83d4325a04ed.html

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