Mr. Speaker, I would like to thank my colleague for her question. I really appreciate that the NDP is so engaged in this issue.
I can talk about the problems related to a lack of drinking water. Tuberculosis is more common among first nations who do not have a reliable source of drinking water. There are a variety of health problems related to this issue. It also creates a significant problem in the community's ability to diversify and build a strong economy. It is difficult to encourage industry to come to the community if there is no infrastructure. Drinking water is a necessity.
We also heard about municipalities that have first nations reserves connected to their water supply. That is very problematic because, in the context of this bill, the government did not take the time to consult either first nations or the municipalities that have to provide this service.
I think that we will find there are municipalities that are not interested in providing that service to first nations. Good relations could have developed in those instances.