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5.2.2

Present impacts or effects of climate change in Ontario are assembled here. The Great Lakes and St. Lawrence region have been researched the most, in particular where these waters are shared with several American states.

The International Joint Commission (IJC) was established to deal with shared issues:

  • research for all areas of joint concern
  • control of water quality and flows.

a. Hydrology and Water Resources
b. Ecosystems
c. Human Settlements, Energy, and Industry
d. Insurance and Other Financial Services
e. Human Health