Agreement-in-principle reached to modernize Columbia River Treaty - River generates almost half of B.C.'s total hydroelectric power and over 40% of that in the U.S.
Agreement-in-principle reached to modernize Columbia River Treaty - River generates almost half of B.C.'s total hydroelectric power and over 40% of that in the U.S.
According to the prime minister's statement, the updated treaty will cover concerns not addressed in the original document — including ecosystems and Indigenous values — while reducing flood risk and promoting clean energy goals.