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Water scarcity (closely related to water stress or water crisis) is the lack of fresh water resources to meet the standard water demand. There are two types of water scarcity. One is physical. The other is economic water scarcity. [2]: 560 Physical water scarcity is where there is not enough water to meet all demands.
The 1987 Federal Water Policy, which remains valid today, has two main goals with respect to water: To protect and enhance the quality of the water resource and to promote the wise and efficient management and use of water. The Canada Water Act (proclaimed on September 30, 1970) provides the framework for cooperation with provinces and ...
These focus on improving water resource management, reducing pollution at the source, taking action on toxic substances, monitoring water quality, investing in infrastructure, and developing regulations like the Wastewater System Effluent Regulations. [3] In June 2024, the Canada Water Agency, was established through the Canada Water Agency Act.
Water stress is increasingly affecting urbanization. Water stress arises through slum development, anarchic construction, water scarcity, the absence of financial structures, the absence of basic structures, the absence of infrastructure such as roads, bridges, sidewalks, signs, markets, schools, etc., can sometimes hinder the productivity of certain cities.
Women and children are most often responsible for water collection and there tend to be the most impacted by water scarcity. [19] They may also be impacted by torrential rains or floods which can result in school absences, or be separated from their families and forced to live in unstable living arrangements as a result. [18]
Water crisis could refer to: Water security , a goal of water management and policy Water scarcity , a shortage of water in a specific geography, such as the Cape Town water crisis
Environmental issues in Canada include impacts of climate change, air and water pollution, mining, logging, and the degradation of natural habitats.As one of the world's significant emitters of greenhouse gasses, [1] Canada has the potential to make contributions to curbing climate change with its environmental policies and conservation efforts.
People in urban areas (2.4 billion) will face water scarcity by 2050. [225] Water scarcity has been described as endemic, due to overconsumption and pollution. [227] The report states that 10% of the world's population lives in countries with high or critical water stress.