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Building A Canada Wide Water Strategy 2012 CANADIAN WATER SUMMIT June 28 th , 2012
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Transcript of David Marshall - CWRA
Building A Canada Wide Water Strategy
2012 CANADIAN WATER SUMMIT
June 28th, 2012
CWRA Working Group
WHY DO WE NEED A CANADA WIDE
WATER STRATEGY?
Canada Wide Water Strategy
National Water Forum Report
National Strategies Report
1. Recognizes call for “Canadian Strategy for Water/Energy/Health”
2. Stresses interconnected nature of energy and water policy in Canada
3. Water and energy relationship the limiting factor of the Canadian economy
4. What is “sustainable economic prosperity?
Canada West Foundation – June 1st, 2012
Jurisdictional fragmentation and conflicting mandates in water management across the country;
Need for coordination and a common framework for decision-making;
Consistent data and models to address growing risks of surface and groundwater depletion;
Focus on effective adaptation to current and future climate-related stresses on water; and
Public awareness of limitations on water availability and the need for conservation and careful management.
KEY ISSUES TO ADDRESS
• Collaborative• Common Goals and Principles• Immediate Priority Actions• Adaptive and Responsive• Cognizant of Regional and
Geographical Considerations
Proposed Elements Of ACanada Wide Water
Strategy
• Develop Business Plan• Acquire Financial Support• Develop Strategy
Next Steps For ACanada Wide Water
Strategy
www.Water4Canadabeta.ca
Contact: Rick Ross – [email protected]
Contact: Lisa Fox – [email protected]
