For sure.
I think that the Canadian Water Agency could play an important role, particularly if its strategy were aligned with technological development needs. The fact that water is also an ecosystem has to be kept in mind. There's more to it than just protecting the ecosystem, and while I'm not saying that doing so isn't important, familiarity with the ecosystem's problems is also essential.
It's important to be familiar with water-related challenges. Science and basic research are extremely important, but technological development is too. In my view, the Canadian Water Agency can play a role in how water protection resources are managed, and in how to develop technologies appropriate to constantly growing needs.
We've probably only seen the tip of the iceberg. Many other problems will arise, such as the rising number of emerging contaminants. It's already in evidence. We are familiar with climate change problems and everything that stems from them.
What's going to be important is the framework for the diverse strategies introduced and the various resources that will be devoted to water protection.