Grassy Narrows First Nation, federal government reach $19.5-million agreement on mercury treatment facility

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. The hope is the centre will offer treatment in the community rather than having people seek help in cities such as Thunder Bay.

The push for a treatment facility was an issue in the 2019 federal election, with the chief running as an NDP candidate. Indigenous Services Canada said it will provide $19.5-million toward the construction of the mercury care home as the community envisioned it. “This historic framework agreement is the beginning of an important turning point," Indigenous Services Minister Marc Miller said.Story continues below advertisement

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