Ontario plans to increase its charge for water-taking permits for bottled water companies in the new year, but Premier Kathleen Wynne says she wants a bigger discussion on the future of the entire industry.

Ontario is being urged to consider the environmental impact of plastic bottles as it updates the provincial policy on water taking permits for bottled water companies.

A senior Ontario cabinet minister is coming to Nestle's defence, suggesting public opposition to the renewal of the multinational company's water-taking permit in a small community is based on "misinformation."