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Subject: Respect Treaty Rights and Re-engage First Nations on Bill C-37

Dear Minister Gull-Masty,

I am writing to express concern regarding the introduction of Bill C-37 (the First Nations Clean Water Act). Safe drinking water for First Nations must be an absolute priority, and I am also very troubled by the lack of meaningful input of First Nations during its drafting. 

I want to echo the concerns raised by the Chiefs Steering Committee on Technical Services (CSC) on June 16, 2026, representing Treaty 6, 7, and 8 Nations. Despite your government’s commitment to the Treaty Bilateral Table on Water and Related Infrastructure, this legislation was advanced behind closed doors without early discussion and input from First Nations technicians and leadership. 

As Chief Sheldon Sunshine of the Sturgeon Lake Cree Nation has stated repeatedly, I am concerned this bill will leave First Nations to shoulder the burden of broken financial promises. While this bill has funding assigned to it, how that funding will be allocated remains unseen, as well as what happens after that funding ends. Furthermore, removing the explicit recognition of inherent Treaty rights to water is a significant step backward for reconciliation.

I urge you to rethink what Canada is intending on Bill C-37, uphold the honour of the Crown, and work with the Treaty Table in a good faith, using respectful and transparent dialogue with the CSC and Treaty leadership to ensure this bill respects First Nations’ jurisdiction and regional contexts.

Thank you for your time and your attention to this urgent matter. I look forward to your response detailing how you plan to address these concerns.

Sincerely,

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