Group Also Raising Concerns about Bill S-11

Group Also Raising Concerns about Bill S-11

Wednesday, March 02, 2011 at 14:30

The Council of Canadians is raising alarm bells over a new piece of legislation concerning First Nations water.

The Council says Bill S-11 contains loopholes which could open the door for corporations to operate or manage water services on reserve.

Emma Lui is a water-policy expert with the council.

She explains the fear is some bands will use outside services because they’re so cash-strapped, and then lose control over how the water is operated.

The council says regulations under the bill take precedence over Aboriginal and treaty rights as well.