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Acts Administered By Others With Environment Canada Assistance
International Boundary Waters Treaty Act
(I-17)
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Description:
The International Boundary Waters Treaty Act, administered by the Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade, implements the 1909 Boundary Waters Treaty between Great Britain (on behalf of Canada) and the United States. The Treaty outlines principles and guidelines for the management of boundary and transboundary waters by Canada and the United States, with the primary objective of preventing or resolving disputes regarding the water quality and quantity of shared water resources. The Treaty establishes the International Joint Commission (IJC), an independent binational body with a regulatory, investigative and adjudicative role. In its regulatory capacity, the IJC’s approval is required for any works in boundary waters and certain transboundary waters that may affect levels or flows at the boundary; its investigative role is initiated by the submission of a reference from one or both governments; and it has not yet arbitrated a dispute. The Treaty does not preclude governments from establishing bilateral arrangements or mechanisms other than the IJC for dealing with boundary and transboundary water issues. Environment Canada provides technical and policy advice and support to the Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade, the IJC, and other bilateral boards.
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Director, National Water Issues
Ecosystems and Environmental Resources
Environmental Conservation Service
Environment Canada
351 St-Joseph Boulevard,
Hull,
Quebec
K1A 0H3
Telephone: (819) 953-4007
Fax: (819) 994-0237
John.Cooper@ec.gc.ca
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