Chief of First Nation encouraged by dialogue with province about review of Interlake flood channel project – CBC

Aug 15, 2024

Lake Manitoba First Nation Chief Cornell McLean says province has promised memorandum of understanding

The chief of a First Nation in Manitoba’s Interlake region says the provincial government will sign a memorandum of understanding to review a massive flood mitigation project.

Lake Manitoba First Nation Chief Cornell McLean told CBC News leaders of the Interlake Reserves Tribal Council met with Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew earlier this week. He said an MOU to review the project’s plans, the asks of First Nations and the concerns they have going forward was promised.

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