MONDAY, OCTOBER 7 – OTTAWA – Today Shamattawa First Nation and Chief Jordna Hill are in court against the Government of Canada over the right to safe drinking water on reserve. Justice Paul Favel of the Federal Court will determine the plaintiff’s summary judgment motion on whether Canada owes a duty or obligation to provide First Nations and their members with safe drinking water.
The court hearing is occuring in Ottawa from October 7-9, 2024, beginning at 9:30 EDT each day.
Media are invited to watch the hearing online at the following link:
https://cas-satj.zoom.us/j/69129996375?pwd=2c588G7i37iTbFaNtAaPO0vKspsV9p.1
Passcode: 750432
Click here to read the full press release.
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