Water wars plague Canadians
Christine Cucciniello
Issue date: 3/6/07 Section: Focus
Barlow, among many others, is calling on the Canadian government to form a new national water policy. A revised plan that would include national clean drinking water standards, committed federal financial support for municipalities and First Nations communities, and a full ban on bulk water exports.
Currently the limited water resources we have are being wasted. To survive, a human being needs 2.4 litres of water per day. The average Canadian uses 343 litres of water every single day. It is imperative that we implement strategies that can best help protect a vital natural resource that is presently being wasted, polluted and commodified.
Some actions you can take include: Voicing your concerns to your Member of Parliament, monitor water issues in your community and educate others about the dangers of privatization and bulk exports, and joining a local chapter of an organization that is devoted to water issues.
World Water Day 2007
March 22, 2007
Academic South 217
2-6 p.m.
Film screening: The National Film Board of Canada's CITIZENshift has produced a DVD of documentaries on water issues.
Speakers: Frank Fohr, Niagara Region chapter-Council of Canadians
Other speakers TBA
For more information about this event or on the World Water Day event in Welland.
Contact OPIRG-Brock: (905) 688-5550, ext. 3499, www.opirgbrock.org or e-mail: opirgbu@brocku.ca.
Currently the limited water resources we have are being wasted. To survive, a human being needs 2.4 litres of water per day. The average Canadian uses 343 litres of water every single day. It is imperative that we implement strategies that can best help protect a vital natural resource that is presently being wasted, polluted and commodified.
Some actions you can take include: Voicing your concerns to your Member of Parliament, monitor water issues in your community and educate others about the dangers of privatization and bulk exports, and joining a local chapter of an organization that is devoted to water issues.
World Water Day 2007
March 22, 2007
Academic South 217
2-6 p.m.
Film screening: The National Film Board of Canada's CITIZENshift has produced a DVD of documentaries on water issues.
Speakers: Frank Fohr, Niagara Region chapter-Council of Canadians
Other speakers TBA
For more information about this event or on the World Water Day event in Welland.
Contact OPIRG-Brock: (905) 688-5550, ext. 3499, www.opirgbrock.org or e-mail: opirgbu@brocku.ca.
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