Source Protection Committee

The Source Protection Committee, as stated in the Clean Water Act, is responsible for preparing the terms of reference, the assessment report and the source protection plan. They are being assisted by source protection authorities. Regulations on the preparation of the assessment report and source protection plan provide direction on how the source protection committee, conservation authorities and municipalities should work together to prepare these documents.

The Committee was appointed in October 2007 and holds meetings regularly. Committee members come from various stakeholder groups. The Committee has a total of fifteen representatives and the Chair, as specified by approved regulations. One-third of the representatives are from the municipal sector, one-third represent agriculture, industrial and commercial sectors, and one-third represent other interests. An additional two representatives may be nominated by First Nations communities.

A list of the representatives serving on the SPC can be found on the SPC Members page.

Procedural Documents
The Source Protection Committee has approved two documents needed for the smooth operation of meetings and Committee work: the Rules of Procedure; and the Code of Conduct and Conflict of Interest Policy. The Rules document establishes numbers for quorum and voting, confidentiality requirements and the obligations of members and the Chair. The Code document outlines expectations on Committee members in all matters related to SPC work, guidance on what might be a conflict of interest and the consequences for engaging in prohibited activities.
view Rules of Procedure
view Code of Conduct and Conflict of Interest Policy

Chair of the Committee

Mr. Michael Traynor has been appointed as Chair of the local Source Protection Committee. The appointment was made in August 2007 by the Hon. Laurel Broten, then Minister of the Environment.

The Chair serves a vital role in the work of the Committee toward the completion of key tasks in source protection planning. Besides chairing meetings, the Chair may liaise with agencies, attend consulations, act as spokesperson, and provide guidance to the Committee.