AbstractHydroelectric generation is the predominant form of electric
generation in Canada. A major part of the economic history of Canada consisted
of the development of sites with large hydroelectric potential such as Niagara
and Shawinigan. Hydro developments have had a substantial effect on rivers and
lakes in Canada. There have been relatively few large hydro sites developed
since the 1970s as the environmental and human effects to be avoided or mitigated
in such large projects make them increasingly difficult and costly to plan and
build.
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