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Water Sustainability and the Future of Canada's Natural Resource Sectors

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FINDING SUSTAINABLE PATHWAYS

OUR PROCESS

Our process helps Canada achieve sustainable development solutions that integrate environmental and economic considerations to ensure the lasting prosperity and well-being of our nation.

RESEARCH

We rigorously research and conduct high quality analysis on issues of sustainable development. Our thinking is original and thought provoking.

CONVENE

We convene opinion leaders and experts from across Canada around our table to share their knowledge and diverse perspectives. We stimulate debate and integrate polarities. We create a context for possibilities to emerge.

ADVISE

We generate ideas and provide realistic solutions to advise governments, Parliament and Canadians. We proceed with resolve and optimism to bring Canada’s economy and environment closer together.

Changing Currents: Water Sustainability and the Future of Canada’s Natural Resource Sectors

Access to clean, sustainable supplies of water is essential for Canada’s major natural resource sectors — energy, mining, forest, and agriculture. Our ecosystems also depend upon those same clean, sustainable water supplies, creating the potential for competing uses. With development of the natural resource sectors on the rise, does Canada have enough water to support economic growth while maintaining the health of our country’s ecosystems? And are we in a position to sustainably manage our water resources for future generations?

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NRT Process - Research, Convene, Advise

Process Research

RESEARCH

The NRT is conducting a two-year program on Water Sustainability and the Future of Canada’s Natural Resource Sectors examining the relationship between water and the forestry, mining, agricultural, and energy sectors. The Phase I report, entitled “Changing Currents”, was released in June 2010 and examined principal water uses by Canada’s natural resource sectors and identified key water issues. Phase II, which will be released at the end of 2011, undertook research into the potential solutions to these issues.

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Process Convene

CONVENE

This work involved the research and engagement of some of the country’s leading experts on water management and policy, and collaboration with key industry representatives and associations, as well as several watershed-based non-governmental organizations. The focus and approach of the program was guided by an Expert Advisory Committee. The NRTEE held several consultation meetings across the country, involving over 150 experts and stakeholders. As well, the findings and conclusions of this study have been peer-reviewed by specialists in the different areas of investigation.

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Process Advise

ADVISE

In June 2010, the NRTEE released Changing Currents: Water Sustainability and the Future of Canada’s Natural Resource Sectors. This report provides a description of the relationship between Canada’s natural resource sectors and water, focusing on the current and emerging key water issues facing the sectors.

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