WHEREAS the extraction of water for commercial bottling purposes is objectionable; AND WHEREAS commercial water extraction applications have been approved by the Province despite the opposition of surrounding local governments and First Nations: THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Ministry of Environment be requested to respect and defer to local government and First Nations recommendations on commercial water license application referrals.
Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations The Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations FLNR has a responsibility to consider all applications under the Land Act and Water Act for the use of Crown resources, including water bottling. Through its review process, FLNR consults with local government, First Nations and the public. Decisions are aimed at finding a balance of environmental, economic and social interests. The use of Crown land is subject to the authority vested in local governments by the Local Government Act and Community Charter. Through the zoning process, local governments are able to influence land use in the context of local values. The Province is committed to working collaboratively with local governments and First Nations through its referral and consultation processes.