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Water woes sway indigenous voters in Canada

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On the Curve Lake reserve, some 100 miles northeast of Toronto, the lack of clean drinking water is the most pressing issue for voters ahead of the legislative elections. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, who was elected by a large margin in 2015 with a record indigenous voter turnout, promised to solve the water problem when he came to power, but for many, the difficulties remain.

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