Bill S-11 · 40th Parliament · Stephen Harper
Safe Drinking Water for First Nations Act
An Act respecting the safety of drinking water on first nation lands
Government bill. Died when Parliament ended.
- IntroducedMay 25, 2010
- Debated in principleDec. 13, 2010
- Studied by a committeeNot reached
- Passed its first chamberNot reached
- Passed the second chamberNot reached
- Became lawNot reached
Leading supporters
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- Stephen HarperPrime Minister
- Patrick BrazeauSenate · Sponsor in the Senate
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What it set out to do
On 26 May 2010, the Leader of the Government in the Senate introduced Bill S-11, An Act respecting the safety of drinking water on first nation lands (Safe Drinking Water for First Nations Act) in the Senate and it was given first reading. Bill S-11 addresses health and safety issues on reserve lands and certain other lands by providing for regulations to govern drinking water and waste water treatment in first nations communities. Among other things, it • provides First Nation communities with drinking water and wastewater standards comparable to provincial or territorial standards off reserves; • establishes a common base to evaluate the effectiveness of the operation, design and maintenance of water and wastewater systems; and • allows for regional flexibility, as federal regulations could vary from province to province and territory to territory.
Summary by the Library of Parliament.
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