A Labor councillor moved to rescind the motion over fears the council could be punished by the federal government, which has mandated that municipalities hold the ceremonies on January 26.
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Residents of some First Nations affected by unsafe drinking water can now file claims under a settlement with the federal government. But the chief of one northwestern Ontario community, which has been under a boil-water advisory for nearly three decades, say they don't support the arrangement.