What is one significant focus of Environment and Climate Change Canada?

Environment and Climate Change Canada focuses on a broad range of environmental issues at the national and international levels, particularly those related to climate change, water quality, and ecosystem health. Among its significant roles is addressing international environmental agreements and transboundary issues which often involve water resources.

The focus on issues with international water sales reflects the organization's commitment to managing shared water resources, ensuring that Canada's water policies align with global standards, and navigating the complexities of international trade and environmental sustainability. This involves understanding and negotiating agreements that protect water resources while addressing trade and economic development.

In contrast, managing local water levels is typically the responsibility of local municipal or provincial governments, which deal more directly with specific water bodies. Controlling fish populations and limiting agricultural runoff are important areas of concern but are more specifically tied to either fisheries management or agricultural practices, respectively, rather than the overarching environmental policy and international relations focus of Environment and Climate Change Canada.