The Canadian government has just reintroduced long-awaited First Nations drinking water legislation, tabling Bill C-37 in the House of Commons in June. The proposed First Nations Clean Water Act replaces Bill C-61, landmark legislation that was co-developed with First Nations but ultimately died when Parliament was prorogued in early 2025. The former Bill C-61 was a product of meaningful co-development, shaped through years of engagement grounded in recognition of First Nations’ rights. It expli