20 years later, Walkerton Inquiry members discuss impact of recommendations with WCWC staff

September 1, 2021 @ 1:25 pmNews

The legacy of the recommendations that came out of the Walkerton Inquiry 20 years ago was the topic of discussion at the Walkerton Clean Water Centre on Aug. 24 when commission members visited the facility. Pictured from left: Dr. Souleymane Ndiongue, Manager of Research and Technology, Gus Van Harten, Inquiry Law Clerk, Dennis O’Connor, Inquiry Chief Commissioner, Madame Justice Freya Kristjanson, Inquiry Commissioner, Paul Rehak, Inquiry Media Head, Brian Gover, Inquiry Commissioner, Mike Smith, Chair of the Walkerton Clean Water Centre, Chris Peabody, Mayor of Brockton, and Delbert “Deb” Shewfelt, Board Member at the Walkerton Clean Water Centre. (Colin Burrowes Photo)
WALKERTON – It was 20 years ago this month that the Walkerton Inquiry summed up its investigation and made recommendations that had an impact on drinking water in communities across Ontario, Canada and around the world. On Aug. 24, the members of the commission reunited in Walkerton to reminisce and engage the current staff at…
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