Discussion · Oral Questions
Leah Gazan NDP
“The government's new water bill does not say clean drinking water is a human right. Children in Grassy Narrows First Nation are still suffering from mercury poisoning. The Prime Minister should apologize, clean up the mercury, and make sure everyone has clean water.”
“Mr. Speaker, this week the Liberals tabled water legislation that would fail to recognize clean drinking water as a human right. Today I stood with Grassy Narrows First Nation, where children continue to suffer mercury poisoning caused by decades of government and corporate neglect. This is a national disgrace. When challenged to deliver justice, the Prime Minister’s response to a woman living with mercury poisoning was, “I can outlast her.” Will the Prime Minister apologize, clean up the mercury and guarantee clean water for all?”
Official Hansard
Mr. Speaker, this week the Liberals tabled water legislation that would fail to recognize clean drinking water as a human right. Today I stood with Grassy Narrows First Nation, where children continue to suffer mercury poisoning caused by decades of government and corporate neglect. This is a national disgrace. When challenged to deliver justice, the Prime Minister’s response to a woman living with mercury poisoning was, “I can outlast her.” Will the Prime Minister apologize, clean up the mercury and guarantee clean water for all?