B.C. energy minister says treaty not a ‘bargaining chip’ in U.S. trade dispute

Canadian leaders hope trade negotiations won’t derail Columbia River Treaty

The Columbia River Treaty — and what will happen next between Canadian and U.S. governments — has been the talk of the town in British Columbia. The 61-year-old treaty plays a key role in flood risk management and water flow on the Columbia River.“This is for people in British Columbia. Really important, and people have talked about it, but for the people of the Columbia Basin, this is visceral. This is part of their lives and histories and soul…

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Canadian leaders hope trade negotiations won’t derail Columbia River Treaty - Northwest Public Broadcasting

A view of the Columbia River in British Columbia. The Columbia River Treaty is on “pause” while the Trump administration considers its policy options. However, recent comments by President Donald Trump about Canada have some Canadian leaders coming up with backup plans. (Credit: Udo S / Flickr Creative Commons) Listen https://www.nwpb.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/032625CF_CRTpause_WRAP-edit.mp3(Runtime 0:55) …

Trump tariffs, ‘attacks’ over water complicate Columbia River Treaty negotiations

The Columbia River Treaty governs use of the river from Canada to the U.S. Negotiations are now paused.

B.C. energy minister says water treaty not a 'bargaining chip' in U.S. trade war

Dix says there have been long-standing cross-border efforts to modernize the treaty, and though it's not unusual for new American administrations to review international processes, he says the treaty modernization process comes amid "vicious anti-Canadian attacks" by the Trump administration.

B.C. energy minister says Columbia River treaty not a ’bargaining chip’ in U.S. trade dispute

The Columbia River Treaty does not have an end date, but the U.S. or Canada can terminate it with an advance notice of at least 10 years