U.S. tables new proposal in Columbia River Treaty talks

The U.S. has presented a new proposal in negotiations to modernize the Columbia River Treaty.

Although details are scarce, the BC government says the offer, presented at a meeting on May 17, included “a framework for operations and addresses flood-risk management, hydropower co-ordination, ecosystem co-operation and Canadian operational flexibility.”

However, there is no word how Canadian negotiators feel about the plan.

Canada and the U.S. have so far met informally four times this year, on March 30, April 17, May 17 and May 24.

According to a news release, the meetings were “to ask questions and seek clarification about issues related to each country’s initial proposals, which were tabled in 2020.”

The Canadian negotiating team includes representatives from Canada, B.C. and the Ktunaxa, Secwepemc and Syilx Okanagan Nations.

A public information session was held on May 16. The next public information session will take place on June 15, focusing on Indigenous-led ecosystem studies that are informing potential changes to the treaty.

Continue Reading

chnv Now playing play

ckkc Now playing play

- Advertisement -

Related Articles

- Advertisement -

Latest News

B.C’s youth watchdog says more work needs to be done, one year after report on systemic failures

One year after a report by British Columbia's Child and Youth Representative on the horrific death of an Indigenous boy in care, the province is still working on an action plan for systemic changes to children and youth social services.

B.C. expands heat pump rebates to some renters, condo owners

British Columbia is expanding its heat pump rebate program to eligible apartment renters and condo owners. 

B.C. expands heat pump rebates to some renters, condo owners

British Columbia is expanding its heat pump rebate program to eligible apartment renters and condo owners. 

B.C. urges water conservation as drought deepens in some regions

British Columbia’s water, land and resource stewardship minister is encouraging residents to conserve water, saying drought is worsening in parts of the province. 

Tubs, a sweetie-pie cat just for you!

Meet Tubs! She is this week's Summit Radio Pet of the Week with the West Kootenay Branch of the BCSPCA. 
- Advertisement -