The Great Lakes-St. Lawrence region of Canada provides drinking water to over 8.5 million Canadians. The region holds "largest freshwater system in the world" representing over 80 per cent of freshwater in North America. In 2014, the economy of the Lowlands was valued at about $CDN 5.8 trillion.
The Great Lakes-St. Lawrence region of Canada plays a crucial role in supplying drinking water to its population, encompassing "the world's largest freshwater system," which accounts for around 80% of North America's total freshwater resources. The economic significance of the Lowlands was estimated at approximately $CDN 5.8 trillion in 2014.