Water Works!This bulletin is one of a series intended to provide a basic understanding of the issues & concerns that relate to water in Canada. It reviews water use, including withdrawal uses such as thermal power generation, municipal use, & agriculture; in-stream use, including hydroelectric power generation, water transport, and fisheries; and the need to pay a fair price for water, to minimize wasteful use, and to preserve water quality. |
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