Boundary Waters – Bilateral Agreements Between Canada and the United States

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This category covers exchanges of notes and agreements between Canada and the United States concerning the shared management of boundary waters and related infrastructure. Topics include St. Lawrence Seaway tolls, joint levee construction, water‑supply arrangements, flood‑control measures, and cooperative development of transboundary river basins. These instruments support coordinated water‑resource management and navigation between both countries.

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Last Updated April 17, 2026, 21:24 (UTC)
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title_fr Eaux limitrophes – Accords bilatéraux entre le Canada et les États‑Unis
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