Who is responsible for managing Canadas freshwater resources? What are the federal, provincial/territorial, and municipal roles?
In Canada, freshwater management is a shared responsibility among all orders of government: federal, provincial/territorial, and municipal. Federal The federal government has legislative authority over fisheries, navigation, shipping, international boundary waters, and federal lands. Provincial/Territorial The provinces manage water resources within their borders. In the future, the territories will take on increased responsibilities for water management. The provinces legislate virtually all aspects of water demand and supply, pollution control, hydroelectric and non-nuclear power, and irrigation. They are also responsible for providing safe drinking water, overseeing municipal water and sewer infrastructure, and operating and maintaining major irrigation projects. In keeping with provincial jurisdiction over natural resources, energy and economic development, the provinces also own and operate or license most water development and control projects. Municipal Municipalities manage the
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