Bill C-259

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C-259

First Session, Thirty-ninth Parliament,

55 Elizabeth II, 2006

HOUSE OF COMMONS OF CANADA

BILL C-259

An Act to prohibit the export of water by interbasin transfers

first reading, May 5, 2006

NOTE

2nd Session, 39th Parliament

This bill was introduced during the First Session of the 39th Parliament. Pursuant to the Standing Orders of the House of Commons, it is deemed to have been considered and approved at all stages completed at the time of prorogation of the First Session. The number of the bill remains unchanged.

Mr. Martin (Winnipeg Centre)

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SUMMARY

The purpose of this enactment is to prohibit the export of water by interbasin transfers.

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1st Session, 39th Parliament,

55 Elizabeth II, 2006

house of commons of canada

BILL C-259

An Act to prohibit the export of water by interbasin transfers

WHEREAS it is recognized that water is one of Canada’s most valuable natural resources;

WHEREAS Canada is committed to preserving water resources within its boundaries;

AND WHEREAS Canada will continue to promote adherence to the Boundary Waters Treaty by Canada and by the United States when managing boundary water matters;

NOW, THEREFORE, Her Majesty, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate and House of Commons of Canada, enacts as follows:

SHORT TITLE

Short title

1. This Act may be cited as the Canada Water Export Prohibition Act.

INTERPRETATION

Definition of “Minister”

2. For the purposes of this Act, “Minister” means the Minister of the Environment.

HER MAJESTY

Binding on Her Majesty

3. This Act is binding on Her Majesty in right of Canada or a province.

INTERBASIN TRANSFERS

Prohibition

4. Notwithstanding any other Act of Parliament, no person shall export water from Canada by interbasin transfers.

Duty of Minister

5. The Minister shall take such measures as are necessary to prevent the export of water by interbasin transfers.

Consultative arrangements with provinces and territories

6. For the purpose of facilitating the formulation of policies and programs with respect to interbasin transfers within Canada, the Minister may, with the approval of the Governor in Council, enter into an arrangement with one or more provincial or territorial governments

(a) to conduct research on the effects of interbasin transfers;

(b) to maintain continuing consultation on interbasin transfers; and

JUDICIAL REVIEW

Judicial review

7. Any person may apply for judicial review of the Minister’s exercise or non-exercise of any power or fulfilment or non-fulfilment of any duty conferred or imposed on the Minister by this Act, whether or not the person applying for it is affected or has suffered damages.

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