Indeed, many Canadians worry that water is included in NAFTA.
While some provinces, including BC, have banned the bulk export of water, some haven't and as the federal government shirks its responsibility, a patchwork of legislation leaves Canada's waters unprotected.
In the meantime, a California company, Sun Belt, is claiming $10 billion in compensation for lost profits because BC banned water exports several years ago.
http://www.soundernews.com/fullstory/EEuVFllkFFCHoYsGlX.shtml
Posted by Dave at April 21, 2006 08:24 AM