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River Navigation Issue Update

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Here's an email I received from Doug Skeggs of Canadian Rivers Network www.canadianrivers.net. Have a look at the video. You'll de fintiely be impressed with their dedication towards this cause.

Kevin Callan

Just a quick note to let you know that the TRAN committee of parliament has submitted its report to the Minister of Transport recommending changes to the Navigable Waters Protection Act that, if enacted, will remove navigable status from thousands of rivers across Canada. The NWPA amendments are expected to be tabled in the house in the fall.

The following is a link to video clips taken during the Vigil for Rivers on Parliament Hill Sunday June 8, Canadian Rivers Day.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QxPn3D-85JQ

The speakers at the event included:

  • Doug Skeggs, director of river protection Les Amis de la Rivière Kipawa

  • Jim Coffey, owner and operator of Esprit Worldwide

  • Becky Mason, artist and daughter of Bill Mason

  • Rob Monti, lawyer with Nelligan-O'Brien-Payne, and legal counsel on the first Kipawa case

  • Celeste Cote, National Water Campaigner with Sierra Club of Canada

  • Rod Northey, lawyer with Birchall-Northey, and legal counsel on the Kipawa appeal case

Doug Skeggs Canadian Rivers Network www.canadianrivers.net

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