Full program - International Institute for Sustainable Development
Full program - International Institute for Sustainable Development
Full program - International Institute for Sustainable Development
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Welcome to the Prairie<br />
On behalf of the Government of Canada, I thank the<br />
<strong>International</strong> <strong>Institute</strong> <strong>for</strong> <strong>Sustainable</strong> <strong>Development</strong> <strong>for</strong> organizing<br />
this Prairie Water Policy Symposium.<br />
Environment Canada is very pleased to both sponsor and participate<br />
in this symposium and I welcome IISD’s vast inter-provincial,<br />
and international experience in sustainable development issues.<br />
This experience is critical in contributing insights to the challenges<br />
and innovations that can guide the future policy framework <strong>for</strong> water management<br />
across prairie watersheds and elsewhere in Canada.<br />
The goal of clean, safe and secure water is universal, and not confined to any one geographic<br />
locale. It is through this kind of event that other watersheds can gain knowledge<br />
to achieve better integrated water management models.<br />
Participants should take this opportunity to offer their ideas on where the need <strong>for</strong><br />
progressive water policy is most acute.<br />
I also welcome the participation from provincial governments in outlining their<br />
respective water strategies, and look <strong>for</strong>ward to the results of the symposium.<br />
The Honourable Stéphane Dion<br />
Federal Minister of the Environment<br />
On behalf of the citizens and Government of Manitoba, it is my<br />
pleasure to welcome all participants to the Prairie Water Policy<br />
Symposium here in Winnipeg.<br />
Discussion of the use and management of fresh water in the prairie<br />
provinces is of the utmost importance at this time. Manitoba is<br />
rich with fresh water—the province has over 100,000 lakes alone.<br />
Nevertheless, diligence is required to ensure our fresh water is<br />
available <strong>for</strong> future generations. I would there<strong>for</strong>e like to commend<br />
the <strong>International</strong> <strong>Institute</strong> <strong>for</strong> <strong>Sustainable</strong> <strong>Development</strong> and sponsors <strong>for</strong> making this<br />
symposium a reality. The list of keynote speakers and participants is impressive and represents<br />
the finest expertise we have in the prairies. I am confident that the ideas and<br />
in<strong>for</strong>mation exchanged will be beneficial and constructive, with the ultimate goal of<br />
improving the prairies’ water sources.<br />
In closing, please accept my best wishes <strong>for</strong> a successful symposium.<br />
Gary Doer<br />
Premier of Manitoba
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