Open Letter to Premier David Eby

 

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Open Letter to Premier David Eby: Protect BC’s Water Before It’s Too Late

Dear Premier David Eby,

British Columbia is facing an urgent crisis—our water is at risk, and we need strong leadership to protect it. While the world watches billionaires and politicians like Donald Trump eye our freshwater, BC cannot afford to be complacent. Our rivers, lakes, and aquifers belong to the people, not corporations, and certainly not foreign interests looking to profit off our most precious resource.

We demand immediate action to ensure that BC’s water stays in BC. Here’s what must be done:

1. Ban Bulk Water Exports Permanently – Close all legal loopholes that allow for water sales under trade agreements. No more backdoor deals or corporate lobbying.
2. End Corporate Water Theft – Nestlé, Coca-Cola, breweries, fracking companies, and others take massive amounts of BC water for pennies while communities struggle. This must stop.
3. Support Indigenous Water Sovereignty – Many First Nations in BC still don’t have clean drinking water, while corporations profit off the land. Indigenous leadership must be respected in all water policy decisions.
4. Expose and Resist Foreign Water Interests – Any attempt by US politicians or corporations to push for Canadian water should be publicly condemned. BC is not for sale.
5. Protect Public Access to Clean Drinking Water – Climate change and droughts are getting worse. We need a plan to prioritize drinking water for residents over corporate profits.

Premier Eby, we need you to stand up for BC. People are watching, and we will not accept weak policies that allow our water to be drained, sold, and privatized. We urge you to take a strong, public stand to protect BC’s water for future generations.

Sincerely,
Tina Winterlik 

Born and Raised here in BC