Environment Canada. Federal Water Policy (1987) online: http://www.ec.gc.ca/water/en/info/pubs/fedpol/e_fedpol.pdf

    This federal policy document identifies five strategies that will help the federal government achieve its overall objective of encouraging efficient and economical freshwater use: realistic water pricing, science leadership, integrated planning, legislation and public awareness.  The policy also includes twenty-five specific policy statements, including Water Quality Management, Flooding, Climate Change, Interbasin Transfers and Management of Toxic Chemicals.  The policy also includes a brief summary of the constitutional aspects of water policy in Appendix A. 

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