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

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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 Water Forum – January 12, 2012

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The purpose of this forum was to bring attention to critical aspects of water use by Canada’s natural resource sectors, and raise the profile of actions required to better manage our water.

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Water Governance and Management Session – Halifax, Nova Scotia – June 3, 2011

Water Governance and Management Session – Halifax, Nova Scotia – June 3, 2011 READ
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This event is part of a national initiative from the National Round Table (NRT) looking into the sustainable use of water by the natural resource sectors, namely energy, agriculture, forest products and mining.

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Water Governance and Management Session – London, Ontario – June 1, 2011

Water Governance and Management Session – London, Ontario – June 1, 2011 READ
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This event is part of a national initiative from the National Round Table (NRT) looking into the sustainable use of water by the natural resource sectors, namely energy, agriculture, forest products and mining.

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Water Governance and Management Session – Calgary, Alberta – May 31, 2011

Water Governance and Management Session – Calgary, Alberta – May 31, 2011 READ
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This event was part of a national initiative from the NRT looking into the sustainable use of water by the natural resource sectors, namely energy, agriculture, forest products and mining.

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Workshop on Water Use Information – Ottawa, Ontario – May 5, 2011

Workshop on Water Use Information – Ottawa, Ontario – May 5, 2011 READ
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The National Round Table is evaluating water use information, data and knowledge related to the natural resource sectors in Canada. The NRT convened a workshop with water experts and practitioners to discuss possible solutions to critical issues related to this subject.

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Water Governance Workshop – Sherbrooke, Quebec – March 8, 2011

Water Governance Workshop – Sherbrooke, Quebec – March 8, 2011 READ
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On March 8, 2011, the NRT hosted a one-day workshop on water governance in collaboration with the Conseil de gouvernance de l’eau des bassins versants de la rivière Saint-François (COGESAF) in Sherbrooke, Quebec.

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Water Governance Workshop – Sydney, Nova Scotia – March 2, 2011

Water Governance Workshop – Sydney, Nova Scotia – March 2, 2011 READ
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On March 2, 2011, the NRTEE hosted a one-day workshop on water governance in collaboration with the Bras d’Or Lakes Collaborative Environmental Planning Initiative (CEPI) in Sydney, Nova Scotia.

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Water Governance Workshop – Edmonton, Alberta – February 24, 2011

Water Governance Workshop – Edmonton, Alberta – February 24, 2011 READ
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On February 24, 2011, the NRTEE hosted a one-day workshop on water governance in collaboration with the North Saskatchewan Watershed Alliance in Edmonton, Alberta.

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Water Governance Workshop – Penticton, British Columbia – February 22, 2011

Water Governance Workshop – Penticton, British Columbia – February 22, 2011 READ
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On February 22, 2011, the NRTEE hosted a one-day workshop in collaboration with the Okanagan Basin Water Board in Penticton, British Columbia.

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Evaluation of Policy Instruments for Improving Water Management – February 17, 2011 – Ottawa, Ontario

Evaluation of Policy Instruments for Improving Water Management – February 17, 2011 – Ottawa, Ontario READ
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Meeting Overview In the report Changing Currents: Water Sustainability and the Future of Canada’s Natural Resource Sectors, the NRTEE noted that there is potential for improving upon the policy instruments that could be used in the management, and specifically the allocation, of Canada’s water resources. The suite of policy instruments ranges from command and control…

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Water Forecasts and Water Pricing Responses – February 16, 2011 – Ottawa, Ontario

Water Forecasts and Water Pricing Responses – February 16, 2011 – Ottawa, Ontario READ
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Meeting Overview In the report Changing Currents: Water Sustainability and the Future of Canada’s Natural Resource Sectors, the NRTEE made the implicit assumption that water use in the natural resource sectors will rise in the future with increased production.  However, it was pointed out that this is not always the case and in fact the…

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Water Use Information Roundtable – November 25, 2010 – Ottawa, Ontario

Water Use Information Roundtable – November 25, 2010 – Ottawa, Ontario READ
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The NRTEE identified shortcomings in our knowledge of water use by the natural resource sectors as a key challenge in sustainably managing the resource.

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Canadian Water Summit – June 17, 2010

Canadian Water Summit – June 17, 2010 READ
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On June 17th, the NRTEE hosted a plenary session at the Canadian Water Summit entitled “Water Sustainability and Canada’s Natural Resource Sectors: Realities, Barriers and Opportunities”. Panelists discussed both the barriers that stand in the way of improved water management and the possible solutions for better ecosystem health and sustainable economic prosperity.

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Exploring the Changing Role of the Natural Resource Sectors in Canadian Water Governance Workshop – February 1, 2010 – Toronto, Ontario

Exploring the Changing Role of the Natural Resource Sectors in Canadian Water Governance Workshop – February 1, 2010 – Toronto, Ontario READ
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The NRT collaborated with the Water Policy and Governance Group on a workshop designed to explore the changing landscape of water governance in Canada, focusing on implications for industries in the natural resource sectors.

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Forestry Sector – Water Workshop – November 24, 2009

Forestry Sector – Water Workshop – November 24, 2009 READ
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Dans le cadre du programme de recherche, la TRNEE lance, en collaboration avec les principales associations industrielles du Canada de chacun des quatre secteurs, une série de tables rondes sectorielles multilatérales. La table ronde sur le secteur forestier a lieu le 24 novembre 2009 à Montréal en collaboration avec la Association des produits forestiers du Canada.

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Agriculture Sector Water Workshop – November 12, 2009

Agriculture Sector Water Workshop – November 12, 2009 READ
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The National Round Table in collaboration with the Canadian Federation of Agriculture (CFA) hosted a Round Table meeting of stakeholder/experts from the agriculture community to discuss issues pertaining to the future of Canada’s water resources and the agriculture sector.

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Oil and Gas Sector Water Workshop – November 3, 2009

Oil and Gas Sector Water Workshop – November 3, 2009 READ
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The National Round Table, in collaboration with the Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers (CAPP), hosted a Round Table meeting of stakeholders/experts from the oil and gas industry to discuss issues pertaining to the existing and future use of Canada’s water resources by this sector.

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Nuclear Sector Water Workshop – October 28, 2009

Nuclear Sector Water Workshop – October 28, 2009 READ
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The National Round Table, in collaboration with the Canadian Nuclear Association of Canada (CNA), hosted a Round Table meeting of experts from the nuclear energy community to discuss issues pertaining to the existing and future use of Canada’s water resources by the sector.

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Mining Sector Roundtable – October 16, 2009

Mining Sector Roundtable – October 16, 2009 READ
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The National Round Table, in collaboration with the Mining Association of Canada (MAC), hosted a roundtable meeting of stakeholders/experts from the mining community to discuss issues pertaining to the existing and future use of Canada’s water resources by the mining sector.

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Charting a Path: Water and Canada’s Natural Resource Sectors – February 24, 2009

Charting a Path: Water and Canada’s Natural Resource Sectors – February 24, 2009 READ
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The NRT solicited advice from close to 50 stakeholders from across Canada representing the natural resource sectors, academia, Aboriginal, non-governmental organizations and governments. The aim was to inform the NRT on where it could provide the greatest value and to confirm the key current and emerging issues and opportunities in the interface between the natural resources sectors, climate change, and water use.

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