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Manitoba debate over drainage authority sparks new water law plan
Manitoba faces a three year legal saga over whether drainage falls under provincial control. The Court of Appeal reinstated Hildebrandt’s acquittal, prompting Conservation Minister Lathlin to push a new law granting provincial authority over all water control works including drainage. Critics warn the change could threaten private land and wetlands.
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Hildebrandt
Court of Queens Bench
Manitoba Court of Appeal
Oscar Lathlin
Lathlin
Steve Topping
Water Resources Management Branch
Manitoba
Ottawa
Michael Waldron