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In a debate on Indigenous Affairs, an NDP MP criticized the Liberals' recently tabled water legislation for failing to recognize clean drinking water as a human right, and highlighted the ongoing mercury poisoning crisis in Grassy Narrows First Nation. A Liberal MP defended the water bill, touting the $4.6 billion attached to it to help communities, without addressing the specific concerns raised.

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Hon. Mandy Gull-Masty

Liberal
“I want more money to fix this problem. You should support my bill and my work. It's important.”
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