"Canada's apparent water abundance masks a looming scarcity challenge."
Le Canada incapable de gérer son eau
Le Devoir
Louis-Gilles Francoeur
Deux rapports publiés hier, l'un portant sur les eaux souterraines du bassin des Grands Lacs et l'autre sur les eaux de surface de tout le Canada, démontrent que la protection de l'eau constitue un défi croissant, qui dépasse présentement la capacité de gestion des gouvernements. PLUS >>>
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Canada's water policy needs overhaul: reportCBC
Canada's approach to managing its water resources is outdated, a government think-tank on the environment said in a report Thursday.
In a report titled Changing Currents, the National Round Table on the Environment and the Economy concludes Canada is ill-prepared to effectively manage its water resources to ensure sustainable economic growth.
"New stresses and demands are likely to pose a significant challenge to the sustainability of Canada's water resources if action is not taken now," round table CEO David McLaughlin said. MORE >>>
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Water shortages possible: studySeen as regional problem. Ottawa encouraged to co-ordinate national approach to use, consumption
Montreal Gazette
Mike De Souza
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