Quebec Environment Minister tables bill increasing water royalties

In a last-minute move, Benoit Charette tabled Bill 42 aimed at increasing rates on commercial water use. As Global’s Olivia O’Malley explains, opposition parties are accusing Charette of pulling a pre-election stunt, since the bill cannot be passed before the National Assembly breaks for the summer.

• Quebec tables last-minute bill to increase royalties on commercial water use