Introduction
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In short, the mandate of Environment Canada (EC) consists of ensuring a high-quality environment for Canadians. This department is responsible for preserving and enhancing the quality of the natural environment, conserving Canada’s renewable resources, conserving and protecting Canada’s water resources, forecasting weather and environmental change, enforcing rules related to boundary waters and coordinating environmental policies and programs for the federal government.
The Meteorological Service of Canada (MSC), one of four EC programs, is Canada’s prime source of meteorological information. The MSC provides the Canadian public with information, forecasts and world-class weather and environmental services to ensure the safety and sustainability of the ecosystem and improve economic activity. The MSC’s operations are organized with a focus on two objectives:
- Obtaining better knowledge and timely information about weather and environmental conditions to influence decision making; and
- Reporting current weather forecasts and conditions to Canadians so they can act accordingly.
