Grassy Narrows First Nation files lawsuit against Ontario, federal governments over mercury contamination

A First Nation that has faced decades of mercury poisoning is suing the provincial and federal governments, arguing they've failed to protect its treaty rights.The lawsuit by Grassy Narrows First Nation comes in the wake of research indicating industrial pollution is exacerbating mercury contamination in the English-Wabigoon River system.

Grassy Narrows First Nation files lawsuit against Ontario, federal governments over mercury contamination
A boat is shown on a scenic river picture.

A First Nation that has faced decades of mercury poisoning is suing the provincial and federal governments, arguing they've failed to protect its treaty rights.The lawsuit by Grassy Narrows First Nation comes in the wake of research indicating industrial pollution is exacerbating mercury contamination in the English-Wabigoon River system.