Thank you for your question.
I would say it depends on the situation or the specific issue. A regulatory question or problem should fall under the responsibility of those mandated to implement the legislation or the team responsible for implementing a regulatory program. That’s important, because for the federal government, some regulations should be put in place.
The Canada Water Agency’s objective is to coordinate efforts in terms of regulation and freshwater management and protection programs, while taking into account shared responsibilities and jurisdictions. The agency will not have a regulatory role. It’s clear that each province has its own regulatory framework and its own water management programs. Our objective is to respect that and coordinate our efforts to implement programs that protect or restore aquatic ecosystems.