Water Governance in Quebec: Introduction of Bill 27 Aimed at Reinforcing the Protection of Water Resources
Energy, Environmental, Climate Change and Regulatory Bulletin
June 2009
On March 18, 2009, the Minister of Sustainable Development, Environment and Parks, Ms. Line Beauchamp, introduced Bill 27 –
An Act to affirm the collective nature of water resources and provide for increased water resource protection (the "
Bill").