NDP MP says indigenous communities need more supports to respond to emergencies, including flood protection, increased cellphone coverage, firefighter training and infrastructure improvements
riding encompasses 41 First Nations communities, called this a crisis with a very human face. Communities have been devastated and some repeatedly, she said.
stating that “Indigenous Services Canada [ISC] did not provide the support First Nations communities needed to manage emergencies such as floods and wildfires, which are happening more often and with greater intensity.” The Auditor-General’s Office said it conducted the review because emergencies have significant health, environmental and economic effects, ranging from psychosocial trauma to lost economic opportunities. Once emergencies and evacuations are over, their effects continue to be felt by communities because it can take years to fully restore services and infrastructure, the report said.
In response to Ms. Ashton and Ms. Idlout’s letter, Ms. Hajdu said in a statement there have been unprecedentedand flooding in recent months that have taken a “horrific toll on First Nations communities that have been disproportionately impacted.” She said her office and department work closely with chiefs and community first responders to support First Nations with what they need when they need it.
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