Columbia River Treaty
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Columbia River Treaty Review
The Columbia River Treaty is a trans-boundary water management agreement between the United States and Canada
The Columbia River Treaty has no specified end date. Either Canada or the United States can terminate most of the agreement provisions as early as September 16, 2024, provided they give at least 10 years’ notice (by September 16, 2014).
The Canada-British Columbia Agreement (1963) transferred most Columbia River Treaty benefits, rights and obligations to the Province.
Government agencies in both Canada and the United States are examining future Columbia River Treaty options.
The Ministry of Energy and Mines Columbia River Treaty 2014 Review Team leads the Province’s review.
It is conducting economic, environmental, social, financial, legal and hydrological analyses of potential impacts of future Columbia River Treaty options.
Consultations with Columbia River Basin residents and First Nations are underway and the Province is also seeking to understand United States’ interests.