Relations With Federal Government
In 2003/04, the Semiahmoo received $243,500 in federal funding.
In 2006, the Semihamoo reserve was listed by Indian and Northern Affairs Canada as a high-priority community for drinking-water improvements. The Canadian government committed to assisting the Semiahmoo with its high-risk drinking water system.
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