I understand that the problems in western Canada are very different from the ones in Quebec, for instance.
Water licences aren't yet in use in Quebec. We don't really know the extent of the problem. A link needs to be made between the availability of surface and ground water, and future irrigation needs.
There is definitely a potential conflict of water use. Moreover, IRDA is currently participating in a major study on potential water use conflicts for all of Quebec's agricultural regions. This is the RADEAU 2 project, rolled out almost a year ago.
In concrete terms, the tools are not in place. Knowledge about needs is lacking when we talk about developing visions in this regard. The basic data have not yet been collected in Quebec.
What is more problematic logistically speaking is that technical data or technical support are not present to ensure the judicious use of irrigation water. I am thinking of some irrigated crops, such as vegetable production and a part of potato production.