World Water Day 2011: Movie Screening & Panel Discussion

Date: Tuesday, March 22, 2011

Time: 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm

Location: GB 202 (2nd Floor, Galbraith Building)

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The United Nations designated March 22 as World Water Day as a means of focusing attention on fresh water and the sustainable management of freshwater resources.

Join us for the screening of the documentary “Tapped” followed by a Panel Discussion.

The documentary and panel discussion will examine the issues of water as a basic human right, water privatisation/commercialisation and the environmental concerns associated with bottled and tap water.

Panelists:
–  Professor Ron Hofmann, Assistant Professor-Drinking Water Research Group, Civil Engineering
–  Niall Robertson, Acting Manager – Water Supply, Toronto Water
–  Tara Seucharan, Council of Canadians Toronto Chapter

!! Dinner will be provided !!

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