Going with the Flow? Evolving Water Allocations and the Potential and Limits of Water Markets in Canada
Date
2008-12-01
Authors
Brandes, Oliver M.
Nowlan, Linda
Paris, Katie
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Publisher
Conference Board of Canada
Abstract
This report describes some of the key mechanisms available to allocate water in times of scarcity, with a particular focus on markets and market mechanisms. It highlights some of the advantages and disadvantages, as well as recent experiences in jurisdictions—such as Alberta—that have begun to include markets formally in their water allocation framework.
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Keywords
water management, water policy, market forces, water law & policy
Citation
Brandes, O.M., Nowlan, L., & Paris, K. (2008, December). Going with the Flow? Evolving Water Allocations and the Potential and Limits of Water Markets in Canada. The Conference Board of Canada.