Acts Administered by the Minister of the Environment
Canada Water Act
(C-11)
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Part I Comprehensive Water Resource Management
Part I of the Canada Water Act enables the Minister of the Environment, with Governor in Council approval, to establish consultative arrangements with provinces on water resource matters, and to conclude federal-provincial water resource agreements for planning and implementation programs in any waters where there is a significant national interest in water resource management. It also permits the Minister, directly or in co-operation with any provincial government, institution, or person, to establish an inventory of those waters, collect data, and conduct research associated with water resources. Part II - Water Quality Management
Part II enables the Minister, with Governor in Council approval, to conclude agreements with provinces for the joint designation of water quality management areas for federal waters for any other waters where water quality management has become a matter of urgent national concern. Part III - Nutrients
Part III, which provides for regulating the concentration of nutrients in cleaning agents and water conditioners, was incorporated into the Canadian Environmental Protection Act (CEPA) by proclamation on June 30, 1988. Part IV - General
Part IV contains provisions on general administration and enforcement, and allows the Minister to establish advisory committees and undertake public information programs. An annual report to Parliament on activities under the Act is also required.
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