Water security in Canada poses one of our most daunting public policy challenges
A national water strategy would send a message to the agricultural sector, First Nations communities, municipalities, energy companies and all those whose lives are touched by water, that not only do we take our water seriously, but that we officially recognize the need to work together to understand and manage this essential resource.
Canadians make up 0.5 per cent of the world population, yet have seven per cent of the world’s fresh water. Unfortunately, though, water security requires more than abundance. It also depends on where, when and how water is available.
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