Foreword
Executive Summary
Recommendations
Section A: INTRODUCTION
Chapter 1: Context and Background
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A Paradox?
The Paradox Redefined
Challenges to the Federal Role
- Program Review
- Harmonization
- First Nations
- Possible Roles for the Federal Government
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The Importance of Water to Canadians
Organization of the Workshops and Report
Section B: ENDURING AND CHANGING ISSUES
Chapter 2: The Domestic Issues
- Substantive Issues
- Water and Ecosystems
- Water Quality
- Water Quantity
- Water as Hazard
- Water as Heritage and Culture
- Water as Habitat
- Water and Climate Change
Chapter 3: Canada / U.S.A. Water Issues
- The Setting
Specific Issues
- General: Transboundary and Boundary Waters
- Bilateral Agreements Under Review
- Water Quality and Aquatic Ecosystems
- Atmospheric Transport of Pollutants into Water Systems
- Introduction of Exotic Species
- Protecting and Enhancing Biodiversity
- Groundwater
- Water Export?
Chapter 4: International Water Issues
- The Situation
Specific Issues
- Global Conventions and Agreements
- Regional Conventions
- Conflict Resolution
- Water Supply and Sanitation
Coping with Extremes
International Water Science
Commercial Opportunities
Capacity Building
International Organizations
Section C: IMPLICATIONS FOR ACTION
Chapter 5: A Concetual Basis for Federal Action
A Federal Role
A Vision for Dealing with Water Issues
Chapter 6: Implications for Environment Canada and its Partners
A Leadership Role
Ecosystems and River Basins: A "Nested" Basin Approach
Water as Hazard
Water Demand and Economic Analysis
Bilateral Issues
International Issues
Chapter 7: Measurements, Standards, and Research
Systematic Measurements: Water Data
Research
National Standards and Guidelines
Chapter 8: Responses of Environment Canada
Section D: BIBLIOGRAPHY
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