Debate of Course but Be Honest
– July 30, 2009
Winnipeg residents need more accurate information about private service delivery options before they vote in a proposed referendum on the issue.
A Few Hot Summer Facts to Think About on Fresh Water Use in Canada — and the Rest of the World
– July 28, 2009
As a percentage of available renewable resources, Canada withdraws less of its water each year than the overwhelming majority of countries in the world, including European nations such as Germany and France. Canada’s per capita water consumption is high, but is sustainable in light of our large natural supply of freshwater.
Canadians Needn’t Feel Guilty Over Water Use
– July 27, 2009
As a percentage of available renewable resources, Canada withdraws less of its water each year than the overwhelming majority of countries in the world, including European nations such as Germany and France. Canada’s per capita water consumption is high, but is sustainable in light of our large natural supply of freshwater.
Northern Waters
– July 23, 2009
We are indeed lucky to have some of the largest renewable freshwater reservoirs on the planet, even more so in comparison with our small population size. Elsewhere in the world, particularly among our neighbours to the south, people would be willing to pay considerable sums to access a small part of this water.
L’eau du Nord: Blue Gold
– July 23, 2009
The Northern Waters project proposes developing Quebec’s blue gold in a realistic and environmentally respectful manner. The project would be viable even if it were limited to its hydroelectric dimension. By adding water exports, it would allow Quebecers to generate wealth thanks to the increasing demand for a rare resource found in abundance on our territory, exactly as oil exporting regions do. Given the project’s considerable benefits, limited environmental impact and reasonable costs, it deserves objective and open-minded analysis.
Manitobans Split on Whether to Sell Water to the United States
– July 6, 2009
If you live in Winnipeg or are below age 55, you are more likely to favour selling water from Hudson's Bay to the United States; if you live in a rural area or are over 55, you are likely to be opposed. Those are the results of a new poll released by the Frontier Centre for Public Policy and conducted by Probe Research. Overall, 46% of Manitobans favour selling water to the United States and 45% are opposed.
Media Release - Manitobans Split on Whether to Sell Water to the United States
– July 6, 2009
New Frontier Centre poll shows 46% of Manitobans would sell water from Hudson's Bay to the U.S.
The Environmental State of Canada
– June 30, 2009
PowerPoint slides detailing Canada's environmental progress which accompanied the Meeting for Policy Experts seminar by Dr. Ken Green and Ben Eisen in Winnipeg on June 17th, 2009.
CUPE and Private Water Management
– April 13, 2009
Canada needs to keep an open mind on P3’s and look objectively at their strengths and weaknesses instead of allowing the debate to be captured by vested interests.
Developing World Thirsty For Water Rights
– March 31, 2009
Only five percent of global water management today is private. It is governments who mismanage and misallocate water to farmers and other special interests, as well as the politically connected, especially in poor countries. Not only does public ownership and management of water resources harm the poor, it also harms the environment by encouraging waste.
Private Water Management Helps The Poor
– March 23, 2009
Only five percent of global water management today is private. It is governments who mismanage and misallocate water to farmers and other special interests, as well as the politically connected, especially in poor countries. Not only does public ownership and management of water resources harm the poor, it also harms the environment by encouraging waste.
Media Release - Rowdy Activists Offer Noise But Not Solutions To World’s Water Woes
– March 23, 2009
Only five percent of global water management today is private. It is governments who mismanage and misallocate water to farmers and other special interests, as well as the politically connected, especially in poor countries. Not only does public ownership and management of water resources harm the poor, it also harms the environment by encouraging waste.
The Ultimate Infrastructure Project: Manmade River from Canada
– February 16, 2009
A mega water pipeline with capacity of 6.5 billion cubic meters annually from Canada to the thirsty American south could be made part of the Presidents' infrastructure stimulus initiatives that would produce jobs and also help satisfy future fresh water requirements of the region.
Learning from New Zealand: De-Politicizing Water Service Delivery
– November 18, 2008
Left within municipalities, water will remain just a staid, old departmental activity with little emphasis being given to its special place in the lives of city citizens.
Governments Sleepwalking Into Water Crisis
– November 2, 2008
Governments, if they are not careful, are allowing communities to sleep walk towards a water supply crisis. Governments are not dealing with long term supply needs and are potentially jeopardizing the future economic prospects of rural communities.
Water is the Big Issue Many Politicians Ignore
– October 14, 2008
Province Rethinking Nitrogen Removal
– September 30, 2008
The Doer government wants to take a second look at whether removing nitrogen from Winnipeg's waste water is worth the huge cost. The move is an about-face for the province, which has steadfastly maintained nitrogen should be removed from waste water along with phosphorus and ammonia. The review comes as many in the scientific community say nitrogen removal is costly and will have little impact on reducing pollution in Lake Winnipeg, where Winnipeg's waste-water pollution eventually ends up via the Red River.
How Much Longer Can We Go Without Leadership on Water?
– September 11, 2008
Risk of losing our water due to negligence more likely than risk of losing it through bulk exports
'Blue Gold’ Worth $65B Annually
– September 3, 2008
Less than 1% of the world’s water exists in the form of accessible fresh water. Of that, Canada has 20% of the total supply.
Nitrogen Must Go: Province
– August 5, 2008
The Doer government is forcing Winnipeg to spend $10 million to $50 million on a sewage-treatment process that one of the world's leading freshwater scientists believes will actually make Lake Winnipeg filthier. «« First « Previous [Page 2 of 4] Next » Last »» |
