M-104 Ottawa River Watershed
42nd Parliament, 1st Session
Motion Text
That the Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development be instructed to undertake a detailed study with regard to the creation of an Ottawa River Watershed Council, which would bring a comprehensive, inclusive, co-management approach to the Ottawa River Watershed, in order to foster ecological integrity, sustainable economic opportunities, and quality of life; in its study, the Committee shall examine (i) the council membership, which would include, but would not be limited to, federal, provincial, regional, and municipal governments, First Nations, industry groups, non-governmental organizations, and academic institutions, (ii) important indicators such as water quality, biodiversity, and shoreline integrity, in order to assist with the creation of a co-management plan and conservation strategy, (iii) the economic, cultural, heritage, and natural values within the Ottawa River Watershed; and that the Committee report its findings and recommendations to the House no later than December 2017.
Latest Activity
- May 3, 2017
- Decision Made - Agreed To
History
- December 2, 2016
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Placed on Notice
- December 6, 2016
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Placed in the Order of Precedence
- February 23, 2017
- Debated
- April 6, 2017
- Debated
- May 3, 2017
- Decision Made (Amendment) - Agreed To
- Decision Made - Agreed To