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The Wright Side of the River

32:52October 19, 2021

2,000 kilometres long with a basin slightly larger than France, the Columbia River is the longest waterway in the Pacific Northwest and a critical source of hydroelectricity. This week, Scotty and Chris are joined by Steve Wright to discuss the ongoing renegotiation of the Columbia River Treaty and its impact on Canada and the United States.

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Steve Wright

Former Administrator/CEO of the Bonneville Power Administration

Moderators

Chris Sands

Christopher Sands

Director, Canada Institute
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Maryscott "Scotty" Greenwood

Chief Executive Officer, Canadian American Business Council

Canada Institute

The mission of the Wilson Center's Canada Institute is to raise the level of knowledge of Canada in the United States, particularly within the Washington, DC policy community.  Research projects, initiatives, podcasts, and publications cover contemporary Canada, US-Canadian relations, North American political economy, and Canada's global role as it intersects with US national interests.  Read more