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Klobuchar Statement on Canada's Pledge to Increase Funding for Great Lakes by Hundreds of Millions of Dollars

Statement

Date: March 25, 2023
Issues: Foreign Affairs Natural Resources

U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) released the statement below following Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's announcement that Canada will commit to nearly $306 million USD in funding over the next ten years to improve water quality in the Great Lakes. This is compared to the $33 million USD Canada committed to clean-up efforts from 2017 to 2022.

"The Great Lakes are among the United States and Canada's greatest natural treasures, supporting our supply chains, attracting tourists, and providing clean water for millions. After meeting with Canadian Members of Parliament in Ottawa this week to discuss our shared priorities, this increase in funding to help improve water quality in the Great Lakes is a welcome announcement from the Canadian government. As co-chair of the bipartisan U.S.-Canada group and a vice chair of the Senate Great Lakes Task Force, I'm committed to working with Canada to protect these vital resources for generations to come."


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