Backgrounder - Canada’s Economic Action Plan - First Nations Water and Wastewater Projects

The Government of Canada is taking action to ensure First Nations have access to safe and reliable water and wastewater facilities by investing in 14 water and wastewater projects across the country. They are part of the $165 million for water and wastewater projects included in the $1.4 billion investment for Aboriginal peoples under the Economic Action Plan.

British Columbia

Tla-o-qui-aht First Nation Community Development Project

• Water supply update and new sewage collection system.

Kamloops First Nation Waste Water Collection System

• Installation of new sewer pipes and lift stations which will provide service to the existing 114 Band homes, an administration building, and the community’s school.
• Wastewater collection system will also help to facilitate commercial and economic development opportunities on Kamloops First Nation’s other lands.

Saskatchewan

Black Lake First Nation New Lagoon Project

• Design and construction of a new sewage lagoon and decommissioning of the existing lagoon.

Fond du Lac First Nation New Lagoon Project

• Design and construction of a new sewage lagoon and decommissioning of the existing lagoon.

Manitoba

Pinaymootang First Nation Lagoon Project

• Design and construction of a new sewage lagoon and pumping station as well as decommissioning of the existing lagoon.

War Lake – Water Treatment and Sewage Treatment Plants Upgrade

• Design and construction of critical upgrades to existing water and sewage treatment plants

Ontario

Moose Deer Point New Water Treatment Plant

• Construction of a new water treatment plant and repairs to current infrastructure. The water treatment plant, reservoir, and distribution system will connect three parcels of land which are separated by a wildlife nature reserve, providing safe, potable water to residents.

Six Nations of the Grand River New Water Treatment Plant

• Construction of a new water supply and treatment plant sized to service the core area of the community, as well as future community growth.

Quebec

Kitigan Zibi Anishinabeg First Nation Global Water and Wastewater Project

• Development of municipal water and wastewater networks for the urban portion of the community.

Betsiamites First Nation Water Source and Treatment Plant

• Identifying a new water source and rehabilitating the treatment facility.

Kahnawake First Nation Water Treatment Plant and Reservoir Capacity

• Improve the water treatment and reservoir capacities to meet the needs of the community.
• Reservoir capacity will be increased significantly to meet health and safety requirements.

Nova Scotia

Wagmatcook Sewage Treatment Plant / Stabilization Pond Replacement

• Construction of a new extended activated sludge system to replace the existing stabilization pond serving the north side of the reserve.

Newfoundland and Labrador

Natuashish First Nation Sango Water Intake

• Construction of new water intake piping system supplying water from a nearby river to a pumping station, providing a permanent water source for the community.

Sheshatshiu First Nation Sewage Treatment Plant

• Design and construction of a new mechanical sewage treatment plant