Article 5 – GLWQA Review

Under the 2012 Canada-U.S. Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement, the U.S. and Canadian Governments conduct a review of the operation and effectiveness of the Agreement every nine years:

“Following every third triennial Assessment of Progress Report of the Commission, the Parties shall review the operation and effectiveness of this Agreement. The Parties shall determine the scope and nature of the review taking into account the views of State and Provincial Governments, Tribal Governments, First Nations, Métis, Municipal Governments, watershed management agencies, other local public agencies, downstream jurisdictions, and the Public.” (Article 5, Section 5)