It's going to cost billions of dollars to bring First Nation communities infrastructure up to snuff. Assembly of First Nations Regional Chief Angus Tolouse says they need 8 billion dollars. The infrastructure figures are from the Ontario First Nations Technical Services Corporation. Tolouse says they need capital investments in housing, water and waste water, roads, and broadband service.
Tuesday, August 23, 2011
8 billion dollar infrastructure shortfall
It's going to cost billions of dollars to bring First Nation communities infrastructure up to snuff. Assembly of First Nations Regional Chief Angus Tolouse says they need 8 billion dollars. The infrastructure figures are from the Ontario First Nations Technical Services Corporation. Tolouse says they need capital investments in housing, water and waste water, roads, and broadband service.