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August 21, 2008
Released Federal Document Says Canada Risks Water Shortages
Under the Access to Information Act, an internal government 21 page report by Environment Canada, titled "A Federal Perspective on Water Quantity Issues," has been released.
The report, which was drafted last December, warns "We can no longer take our extensive water supplies for granted."
It suggests the federal government take a more hands-on approach in managing the country's water, which is now mostly done by the provinces.
The report says, "Canada lacks sound information at a national scale on the major uses and user[s] of water."
"National forecasting of water availability has never been done because traditionally our use of the resource was thought to be unlimited."
Environment Minister John Baird, in an email, commented, "This report is a one-stop shop document that can guide us toward ensuring that we get clean, safe water to Canadians, wherever they choose to live," as reported by The Canadian Press, and published by CBCnews.
Posted by Stephen Betheil at August 21, 2008 11:19 AM
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