NEWS

Cabinet Shuffle in Québec - Remaniement ministériel au Québec (August 16, 2010)
Premier Jean Charest has proceeded to a reorganization of his cabinet on August 11th. The most significant change for the Alliance is Mr Pierre Arcand's appointment as Minister of Sustainable Development, Environment and Parks. Our Charman, Mr Denis Lapointe, moreover sent Mr Arcand a letter of congratulations as well as a request of meeting to inform him of the activities and the priorities of the Alliance.
GLSLCI and Great Lakes Commission launch initiative to modernize the Chicago area waterway system and protect the Great Lakes from Asian Carp (July 22, 2010)

GLSLCI submits comments on the renegotiation of the Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement (July 9, 2010)
Ontario's Great Lakes Beaches and Coasts to Benefit From Collaboration - Ministers/Mayors Summit, Toronto (June 1, 2010)

Grand Rapids Named "Most Sustainable Mid-sized Community" by U.S Chamber of Commerce and Siemens Corporation
Canadian Proposed Federal Regulation on Bulk Exportation of Water Resources - "Transboundary Waters Protection Act"
"GREAT LAKES BEACHES AND COASTS: 2010-2010" WORKSHOP - Toronto
Article on Senate Bill regarding Harbor Maintenance Tax funds (April 2010)
Summary of Canadian Proposed Municipal Wastewater Systems Effulent Regulations - Public Comment Period Open (April 2010) (French Summary)

2010 Canadian Water Attitudes Study, commissioned by RBC and Unilever Canada - (March 2010)
Public Meeting Opportunities for IJC report -Impacts on Upper Great Lakes Water Levels: St. Clair River Study, (March 22-25) **Deadline for comments extended to May 10th, 2010
Details on Québec Job Postings (March 1, 2010)
Highlights from the Midyear Board of Directors Meeting in Chicago, Illinois (December 10-11, 2009)
Click here for information on Asian carp management in the Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal (Source: US Fish and Wildlife Service, December 2, 2009)
Information on Great Lakes and St. Lawrence River regional ecomony (Source: World Business Chicago)