Federal Response to Richelieu floods "lame"

A mayor of one of the towns hardest hit by flooding called the federal government’s response in the Richelieu Valley "lame". He also called out Prime Minister Stephen Harper, accusing him of not giving enough attention to Quebec.

Water levels have risen to record highs in the valley for weeks, tarnishing homes and stranding residents.

Leader of the Official Opposition Jack Layton agrees that more needs to be done to help flood victims.  He will plea their case to the Prime Minister when parliament resumes on June 2.

The Quebec provincial agency that tracks water levels said that water will continue to rise slightly over the next few days. The region will need at least three weeks of good weather for water levels to return to normal.