Water pollution in Canada

Water pollution in Canada is generally local and regional in water-rich Canada, and most Canadians have "access to sufficient, affordable, and safe drinking water and adequate sanitation." Water pollution in Canada is caused by municipal sewage, urban runoff, industrial pollution and industrial waste, agricultural pollution, inadequate water infrastructure. This is a long-term threat in Canada due to "population growth, economic development, climate change, and scarce fresh water supplies in certain parts of the country." == Comprehensive government initiatives == The Canadian federal government launched a number of initiatives to respond to water pollution including the Freshwater Action Plan (2017), and the $1.5 billion Oceans Protection Plan (2018).

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