Columbia River Treaty leaders urge patience and resolve

This Tuesday, Adrian Dix, Minister of Energy and Climate Solutions and Minister responsible for the Columbia River Treaty, hosted a virtual information session on the status of the Columbia River Treaty after the U.S. paused negotiations earlier this month. Approximately 600 people attended. Minister Dix as well as members of the Canadian Columbia River Treaty Negotiating Team, which includes…

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Columbia River Treaty leaders urge patience and resolve

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Columbia River Treaty leaders urge patience and resolve

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