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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

Wednesday, May 3, 2017
Decision Made - Agreed To

History

Friday, December 2, 2016
Placed on Notice
Tuesday, December 6, 2016
Placed in the Order of Precedence
Thursday, February 23, 2017
Debated
Thursday, April 6, 2017
Debated
Wednesday, May 3, 2017
Decision Made (Amendment) - Agreed To
Decision Made - Agreed To