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Canada Water Act

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The Canada Water Act (French: Loi sur les ressources en eau du Canada) is a statute of the Government of Canada. It specifies the framework for cooperation between the provinces and territories of Canada and for the development and use of Canada's water resources. [1] This includes research, planning and implementation of programs relating to the conservation of Canadian waterways.[2]

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The Act recognizes the increased use and development of Canadian water resources and the connection between Canada's water resources and the health, well-being, and prosperity of Canadians.[2]

The Act received royal assent on September 30, 1970.

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  1. [1]
    "Canada Water Act Annual Report for March 2015 TO March 2016" (PDF). Environment and Climate Change Canada. 2016. Retrieved 3 May 2020.
  2. [2]
    "Canada Water Act". The Queen. April 2014. Retrieved 3 May 2020.
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