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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 – List of Tables and Figures

List of Figures

Figure 1. Canada’s Drainage Basins
Figure 2. Water Use and Available Streamflow in Canada
Figure 3. A Conceptual Framework for Ecosystem Services
Figure 4. Legal Frameworks for Water Allocation in Canada
Figure 5. Gross Water Use by Major Canadian Sectors, 2005
Figure 6. Consumptive Water Use by Major Canadian Sectors, 2005
Figure 7. Total Electricity Generation in Canada
Figure 8. Hydroelectric Power Generation in Canada
Figure 9. Electricity Mix Across Canada, by Province
Figure 10. Fossil Electric and Nuclear Power Generating Stations
Figure 11. Oil Sands Reserves and Prospective Shale Gas
Figure 12. Distribution of Agricultural Water Use
Figure 13. Irrigation Development in Canada, 1950-2001
Figure 14. Irrigation Potential in Canada
Figure 15. Mining Activity in Canada
Figure 16. Forest Product Mills in Canada
Figure 17. Development Status of Forested Watersheds
Figure 18. Impacts on Water Resources in Canada Due to Climate Change

List of Tables

Table 1. Ecosystem Services Provided by Freshwater
Table 2. Examples of Human Impacts on Ecosystems
Table 3. Fossil and Nuclear Power Water Use Characterization
Table 4. Oil Production Growth for 2008-2013
Table 5. Water Use and Loss in Agriculture Production
Table 6. Water Use at Biorefineries by Fuel Type
Table 7. Water Use by Mine Phase and Activity