Round Table

NRTEE convenes a meeting of experts to chart a path forward for its new Program on Water and Canada?s Natural Resource Sectors

The meeting, entitled Charting a Path: Workshop on Water and Canada?s Natural Resource Sector, held in Ottawa on February 24, brought together experts in water policy to help identify priorities and goals for the Round Table, as it launches a major two-year study of this vital national resource.

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"The issues relating to water today, very much parallel the issues relating to climate change. Not because most of the predicted consequences of climate change seem to directly affect water on this planet in one way or another, but also because of the way in which they are treated. Denial." - Bill Borland, Vice President, Canadian Federal Programs, AMEC Earth Environmental.

The study will take advantage of the Round Table?s unique ability to focus on both environmental and economic factors to the consideration of water both as a part of our natural environment and also as an economic force. This unique focus has made past NRTEE work indispensable in creating balanced and effective policy recommendations, and it is certain to make this work on water equally important.

Among the areas which will be considered in this wide-ranging process are: energy, mining, forestry and agriculture as well as issues of environmental conservation. As the 21st century ends its first decade we are already faced with significant challenges in water supply, availability and distribution; these pressures will only grow more intense with the growing effects of climate change and rising economic demand.

For additional information or if you wish to participate at upcoming meetings and workshops, contact , NRTEE lead, Water Program.

Related information:

View discussion paper
View list of participants
Water and Canada's Natural Resource Sector website