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Eau Canada

The Future of Canada's Water

Karen Bakker editor

Format:Paperback

Publisher:University of British Columbia Press

Published:1st Jan '07

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This book highlights Canada's water issues, featuring insights from leading experts and offering solutions for better management of this vital resource.

In Eau Canada, the pressing water issues facing Canada are brought to light by the country's foremost water experts. As sustainability concerns grow, Canadians often maintain a belief in the inviolability of their water resources. However, emerging evidence indicates that these resources are indeed under threat. This book compiles insights from a diverse group of professionals, including geographers, environmental lawyers, former government officials, political scientists, and economists, each contributing unique perspectives on the complexities of water management in Canada.

The authors argue that weak governance is a central issue in addressing Canada's water challenges. They delve into critical discussions surrounding jurisdiction, transboundary waters, exports, and privatization, ultimately proposing actionable solutions to safeguard this vital resource. The book serves as a crucial guide, identifying key failings in current water management practices while also highlighting the potential paths forward.

Eau Canada is not just a collection of expert opinions; it is a clarion call for Canadians to recognize and confront the realities of their water situation. With frank assessments of the problems and a clear outline of possible solutions, this book is essential reading for anyone invested in the future of freshwater in Canada. It offers surprising insights and practical ideas, making it a valuable resource for understanding and improving the stewardship of Canada's precious water resources.

The volume skillfully brings together the perspective form 28 of Canada’s top water experts who debate Canada’ most critical water issues and resolutions … The public at large, the academic community, water supply managers, environmental and water policy analysts, government officials, community groups and politicians from across Canada will find this book a high-quality read … The resulting product gives the interested by non-technical reader a straightforward tool for use in understanding the insidious and complex problems plaguing water governance in Canada. -- Connie Delisle, Strategic Advisor, Policy Research Initiative, Government of Canada * Horizons, vol. 9, no. 1 *

ISBN: 9780774813402

Dimensions: unknown

Weight: 640g

440 pages