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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 – Rick@Water4Canada.ca

Contact: Lisa Fox – lisafox@sustainabilitycircle.ca