Freshwater supply challenges threaten Canada’s security, internal federal memo says

An internal federal memo warns that pressures on Canada's freshwater supply pose challenges to the country's long-term security and prosperity if left unaddressed. The document, prepared for Environment Minister Julie Dabrusin by the Canada Water Agency, emphasizes the need to assess how Canada protects and sustainably manages freshwater resources, including those shared with the United States, and how it responds to global water risks.

The memo underscores the urgency of developing a national water security strategy, noting that while Canada has 20% of the world's surface fresh water, only one-third is salt-free and replaced annually through precipitation.

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