Ecolex Logo
The gateway to
environmental law
Search results » Legislation

Canada Water Act (R.S.C. 1985, c. C-11).

Country/Territory
Canada
Document type
Legislation
Date
1985 (2014)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to provide for the management of the water resources of Canada, including research and the planning and implementation of programs relating to the conservation, development and utilization of water resources.
Subject
Water
Keyword
Basic legislation Integrated management Freshwater resources management Institution Policy/planning Contract/agreement Sustainable development
Geographical area
Americas, Arctic, Asia and the Pacific, East Pacific, North America, North Atlantic
Abstract

The Act makes provision for comprehensive water resource management (sects. 4 to 8) and water quality management (sects. 9 to 18), and related matters.

Full text
English
Website
www.gc.ca