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D Summary of the Canadian Network Rationalization Plan
Pages 60-60

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... The rationalization exercise has shown conclusively that much of the existing network is also essential for addressing five key Departmental priorities: · understanding climate change and variability · understanding atmospheric deposition and climate change impacts on the environment; · meeting international and interjurisdictional commitments; · providing knowledge on the Climates of Canada; · and supporting the weather forecasting mandate. An evaluation of the spatial coverage and network size required to address the broad needs for climate information under Climates of Canada, concluded that on the order of 3,600 stations are required.
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