4R

Date
Topic

Pollution – all boundary waters

Description
A Reference to examine into and report on the extent, causes and location of pollution in boundary waters and to recommend possible remedies or means of preventing the pollution of these waters.
Outcome

The IJC found that certain boundary waters were grossly polluted and recommended remedial works and that it be given jurisdiction to regulate and prohibit the pollution of boundary water and waters crossing the boundary. A draft treaty to implement this recommendation was never concluded.