Dore M.H. Water Policy in Canada: Problems and Possible Solutions

Springer, 2015. – 343 pp.The value of this book is much enhanced by the inclusion of several chapters that deal specifically with provincial water policies in Canada. It is not just serious readers who will find much of interest in these chapters. In light of the comparative lessons they provide they will be of great value to provincial government regulators who may wish to re-examine their regulatory policies in the light of lessons from other jurisdictions outlined in this book.
This is an important book that has appeared at a critical juncture in the history of water policy in Canada. It provides an opportunity to examine what worked and what has not worked elsewhere in the world so that we can avoid spending billions of dollars on public policy actions that appear to reform water resource management habits but in fact only perpetuate current circumstances while worsening scarcity in the future. This book provides a blueprint for making water management practice consistent with policy promise in Canada. It is a blueprint worth following.Introduction: Drinking Water Management
Principles for Sound Drinking Water Management: A Review
Canadian Small Water Systems: Demand and Treatment Costs
Water Policy in Ontario
An In-Depth Study of Water Demand: An Ontario Case Study
Water Policy in Newfoundland and Labrador
Water Policy in Alberta
Water Policy in British Columbi
Water Policy in Ontario and Europe: A Study in Contrasts
Name Index
Subject Index