Montreal-area mayors say Quebec government has not delivered on promised flood relief | Unpublished
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Publication Date: August 23, 2024 - 12:30

Montreal-area mayors say Quebec government has not delivered on promised flood relief

August 23, 2024
A group of mayors from the Montreal region says the Quebec government has fallen short of its promise to increase financial aid for victims of torrential rain that hit the province earlier this month.Last week, Quebec Premier Francois Legault suggested the province would expand its disaster assistance program to include sewer backups, which are typically covered by private insurance.


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