Seeking Expressions of Interest for vacant positions in Revelstoke and Nakusp

The application period for these vacancies is now closed. Thank you to all those who applied.

The Columbia Basin Regional Advisory Committee has openings for two citizen representatives from Revelstoke and one from Nakusp (or surrounding communities). Residents with knowledge of, and expertise in, the Columbia Basin and Basin interests who would like to inform potential future improvements to the Columbia River Treaty and regional hydroelectric operations are invited to submit a short application before 11:59 p.m. PT on Sunday, April 7, 2024. Read more

About CBRAC

Continuing with the open engagement that took place during the Columbia River Treaty Review process, the Province, the Columbia River Treaty Local Governments’ Committee, and BC Hydro initiated the Columbia Basin Regional Advisory Committee, a diverse Basin-wide group representing a broad range of perspectives, interests and geography, which help inform hydroelectric operations in the Columbia Basin and potential future improvements to the Columbia River Treaty. To learn more about the Committee, scroll down to read the Terms of Reference and browse materials from past meetings.

Since its inception, the Committee, or “CBRAC”, has identified a wide range of topics related to the Columbia River Treaty and Columbia Basin hydro operations that they would like to gain a better understanding of. Many of these topics are covered during regular CBRAC meetings; others are covered during webinars and workshops. On this page you will find materials and discussion summaries from all sessions. Click on a particular meeting date below to see the materials from that event.

Supporting Materials

 

Meetings

October 4-5, 2023: Meeting in Rossland

Posted on February 6, 2024

The Columbia Basin Regional Advisory Committee met on October 4-5, 2023 in Rossland, BC. This was the first in-person meeting since May 2022 and was an important opportunity for committee members to...

September 29, 2022: Columbia River Treaty Negotiations and CBRAC Updates

Posted on September 29, 2022

The Columbia Basin Regional Advisory Committee met on September 29, 2022 by webinar to hear updates on the Canada-U.S. Columbia River Treaty negotiations and efforts to integrate socio-economic...

May 30 & 31, 2022: Meeting in Valemount, B.C.

Posted on June 3, 2022

The Columbia Basin Regional Advisory Committee met in-person for the first time since 2019 on May 30 and 31, 2022 in Valemount, B.C. Members also attended virtually via Zoom. The agenda and materials...

May 9, 2022: UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples and Columbia River Treaty Negotiations Webinar

Posted on May 9, 2022

The Columbia Basin Regional Advisory Committee met virtually on May 9, 2022 to continue its learning about Indigenous Nations’ roles, interests and perspectives related to the Columbia River...

November 3, 2021: Columbia River Treaty Update and Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act Webinar

Posted on December 21, 2021

The Columbia Basin Regional Advisory Committee met virtually on Wednesday, November 3, 2021. The morning featured an update on Columbia River Treaty negotiations and related domestic governance and...

September 29, 2021: BC Hydro Dry Year Operations Webinar

Posted on October 28, 2021

The Columbia Basin Regional Advisory Committee met virtually on Wednesday, September 29, 2021 to learn about BC Hydro’s operations in the Columbia Basin during dry years.  BC Hydro is the Canadian...

July 21, 2021: BC Hydro Integrated Resource Plan Webinar

Posted on August 23, 2021

The Columbia Basin Regional Advisory Committee met virtually on Wednesday, July 21, 2021 to attend an update on BC Hydro’s draft 2021 Integrated Resource Plan. This session followed up on BC...

June 24, 2021: Columbia River Treaty-Related Community Interest Projects Webinar

Posted on August 16, 2021

The Columbia Basin Regional Advisory Committee met virtually on June 24, 2021 to attend an update on Columbia River Treaty-Related Community Interest Projects, including presentations on the Village...

May 25, 2021: BC Hydro Operations Webinar

Posted on June 8, 2021

The Columbia Basin Regional Advisory Team met virtually on May 25, 2021 to attend a Columbia Basin Operations Update delivered by BC Hydro, the Canadian Entity responsible for the implementation of...

April 21, 2021: Columbia Basin Climate Change Projections Webinar

Posted on May 5, 2021

The Columbia Basin Regional Advisory Committee met virtually on April 21, 2021 to attend a webinar on climate change projections for the Columbia Basin. During the two hour session, climate change...

March 8, 2021: Socio-Economic Integration Process Webinar

Posted on March 10, 2021

The Columbia Basin Regional Advisory Committee met virtually on March 8, 2021 to learn about the process being developed to integrate socio-economic values into discussions about a modernized...

January 21, 2021: BC Hydro 2021 Integrated Resource Plan Webinar

Posted on February 9, 2021

The Columbia Basin Regional Advisory Committee met virtually on January 21, 2021 for a presentation on BC Hydro's 2021 Integrated Resource Plan. BC Hydro is carefully studying the Province’s...

December 14, 2020: Columbia River Treaty Update Webinar

Posted on February 1, 2021

The Columbia Basin Regional Advisory Committee met virtually on December 14, 2020 to receive updates and ask questions about Canada-U.S. Treaty negotiations, Columbia River Treaty Local Governments...

September 29, 2020: Ecosystem Function Webinar

Posted on November 26, 2020

The Columbia Basin Regional Advisory Committee met on September 29th, 2020 by webinar for a special presentation on the ecosystem function work being led by Canadian Columbia Basin Indigenous Nations...

June 26, 2020: Meeting #11

Posted on July 8, 2020

CBRAC held its 11th meeting on June 26th, 2020 via webinar, as an in person meeting was not possible due to COVID-19 restrictions. Representatives from the B.C. Ministry of Energy, Mines and...

February 26, 2020: CRT Governance Webinar

Posted on February 26, 2020

On this date, the Province held a webinar for CBRAC and the Columbia River Treaty Local Governments’ Committee to describe the current Columbia River Treaty governance structure. A follow up...

October 8 & 9, 2019: Meeting #10

Posted on January 29, 2020

CBRAC held its 10th meeting on October 8th and 9th, 2019 in Revelstoke, B.C. 25 members attended, along with representatives from the B.C. Ministry of Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources,...

April 15 & 16, 2019: Meeting #9

Posted on May 8, 2019

CBRAC held its 9th meeting on April 15th and 16th, 2019 in Invermere, B.C. at  the Copper Point Resort. 25 members attended, along with representatives from the B.C. Ministry of Energy,...

May 15 & 16, 2018: Meeting #8

Posted on December 22, 2018

CBRAC held its 8th meeting on May 15th and 16th, 2018 in Ainsworth Hot Springs, B.C. 23 members attended, along with representatives from the B.C. Ministry of Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources,...

December 4 & 5, 2017: Meeting #7

Posted on February 20, 2018

CBRAC held its 7th meeting on December 4th and 5th, 2017 in Cranbrook, BC. 22 members attended, along with the Minister of Children and Family Development by phone, and representatives from the...