Changing currents : water sustainability and the future of Canada's natural resource sectors

National Round Table on the Environment and the Economy (Canada) (Author).

Summary: "The natural resource sectors are a vital part of the Canadian economy and are anticipated to grow by as much as 50-60 percent by 2030. As the most significant users of our water resources, these sectors' growth can be expected to put increasing pressure on our water resources. ... The NRTEE believes that there is an opportunity now to put Canada on a policy path to ensure sustainability of our water and natural resources sectors." --conclusion [p.142]

Record details

ISBN: 9781100158778
ISBN: 1100158774
Physical Description: print
161 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.
Publisher: Ottawa : National Round Table on the Environment and the Economy, c2010.

Content descriptions

General Note:	Issued also in French under title: La pérennité de l'eau et des secteurs des ressources naturelles du Canada.
Bibliography, etc. Note:	Includes bibliographical references.
Formatted Contents Note:	Executive summary -- 1. Introduction and purpose -- Introduction -- Purpose of report -- 2. Addressing nature's water needs -- Ecosystem services -- Human activities that affect ecosystem services -- Ecosystems management in the context of competing interests -- Addressing the value of freshwater ecosystem services -- 3. Water governance and management in Canada -- Division of responsibility for water management -- Federal jurisdiction and responsibilities -- Provincial jurisdiction and responsibilities -- Inter-jurisdictional water management -- Emerging role of collaborative governance structures -- Key challenges, gaps, and opportunities --
Additional Physical Form available Note:	Also available online.