Virtual Information Session on the Status of Columbia River Treaty Modernization
March 25, 2025

Adrian Dix, Minister of Energy and Climate Solutions and Minister Responsible for the Columbia River Treaty, hosted a virtual information session to provide an update on the status of the Columbia River Treaty modernization process and answer questions, in light of new developments from the United States. Additional opening remarks were made by MLA Brittny Anderson, Kootenay Central, and MLA Steve Morissette, Kootenay-Monashee. Members of the Canadian Columbia River Treaty negotiation delegation were also on hand to answer questions.

Welcome

• • Brooke McMurchy, Policy Advisor, Columbia River Treaty Branch, Ministry of Energy and Climate Solutions

Update on the Status of Columbia River Treaty Modernization

• • Honourable Adrian Dix, Minister of Energy and Climate Solutions,
    and Minister Responsible for the Columbia River Treaty
  • Brittny Anderson, MLA Kootenay Central
  • Steve Morissette, MLA Kootenay-Monashee

Questions

• • Honourable Adrian Dix, Minister of Energy and Climate Solutions,
    and Minister Responsible for the Columbia River Treaty
  • Les MacLaren, Strategic Energy Advisor, Office of the Deputy Minister,
    Ministry of Energy and Climate Solutions
  • Kathy Eichenberger, Executive Director, Columbia River Treaty Branch,
    Ministry of Energy and Climate Solutions and B.C. Lead on the Canadian Columbia River Treaty negotiation delegation
  • Troy Hunter, Ktunaxa Nation Lead on the Canadian Columbia River Treaty negotiation delegation
  • Nathan Matthew, Secwépemc Nation Lead on the Canadian Columbia River Treaty negotiation delegation
  • Jay Johnson, Syilx Okanagan Nation Lead on the Canadian Columbia River Treaty negotiation delegation

Closing Comments

• • Honourable Adrian Dix, Minister of Energy and Climate Solutions,
    and Minister Responsible for the Columbia River Treaty

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