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INTERNATIONAL JOINT COMMISSION [1 record]

Record 1 2004-08-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • International Bodies and Committees
  • Hydrology and Hydrography
OBS

The International Joint Commission is an independent binational organization established by the Boundary Waters Treaty of 1909. Its purpose is to help prevent and resolve disputes relating to the use and quality of boundary waters and to advise Canada and the United States on related questions.

Key term(s)
  • International Joint Commission for the Great Lakes
  • International Joint Commission of the United States and Canada

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités internationaux
  • Hydrologie et hydrographie
OBS

La Commission mixte internationale est un organisme indépendant et binational établi en vertu du Traité des eaux limitrophes de 1909. Elle a pour mandat d'aider à prévenir et à résoudre les conflits relatifs à l'utilisation et à la qualité des eaux limitrophes et de conseiller le Canada et les États-Unis sur les questions qui y sont reliées.

Key term(s)
  • Commission mixte internationale pour les Grands Lacs
  • Commission conjointe internationale pour les Grands Lacs
  • Commission mixte internationale des États-Unis et du Canada

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Organismos y comités internacionales
  • Hidrología e hidrografía
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