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By ending the Great Water Giveaway and bringing industrial water rates in line with those in other provinces, the BC government can take a practical, fiscally responsible step toward lasting watershed security across the province—without increasing costs for taxpayers.

Reinvesting these revenues would provide stable, long-term funding for communities to ensure sustainable water supplies—protecting jobs, supporting food production, strengthening the economy, and helping people stay safe and resilient in the face of a changing climate.