MARCH/APRIL 2019
16
INHOUSE
ore than a half century after a river
system in northwestern Ontario
was contaminated by mercury poi-
soning from a pulp and paper plant,
there are still health problems for
members of two First Nations com-
munities who live in the region.
The impact on the Grassy Narrows First
Nation and Wabaseemoong Independent
Nations has been referred to as one of the
country's worst environmental disasters.
It also continues to be an environmen-
tal and health concern in 2019. The former
Liberal government in Ontario agreed
nearly two years ago to establish a trust
fund for remediation actions in the English
and Wabigoon Rivers. The new Conserva-
tive government of Doug Ford promised
last fall to increase disability payments for
local residents with health diffi culties re-
Another reminder about the importance of
precision in contract drafting.
BY SHANNON KARI
what is the scope
of your indemnity?
ILLUSTRATION:
GARY
NEILL
