The Liberal government will miss a target it set during the 2015 federal election campaign to lift all long-term drinking water advisories in First Nations by March 2021 — in some cases by several years — according to a survey of communities by CBC News.
More than a dozen First Nations said projects to end long-term drinking water advisories won’t be completed by the promised deadline.
Five communities reached by CBC News said a permanent fix will take years.
“Frustration sets in at times,” said Chief Greg Nadjiwon of the Chippewas of Nawash Unceded First Nation, which has been…
