Ontario is calling on further support to help those with Bearskin Lake First Nation.
A letter was penned from the province’s Solicitor General Sylvia Jones to federal Public Safety Minister Marco Mendicino.
Jones notes assistance is needed in a variety of areas, including providing critical services to community residents, looking after wellness and physical checks for dangers and logistical support for needed supplies.
In the community of 480, more than 200 cases of COVID-19 have been detected.
Community leaders say there are about 20 people left healthy enough to run vital municipal services.
This evening, we received a formal request for assistance from @ONGov for Bearskin Lake First Nation. Officials at @Safety_Canada and Indigenous Services Canada will work closely and quickly to ensure the community receives support during their time of need. https://t.co/ddjnYP4OuN
— Bill Blair (@BillBlair) January 7, 2022
