Tuesday, August 18, 2026
Blue Economy: The challenges with protecting source water
What started as a discussion on protecting our source water became a deep dive into how climate change is impacting quality freshwater sourcing in Canada.…
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New Invest Vancouver report reveals untapped potential in water tech for regional economy
A new Invest Vancouver report reveals that water tech, a hidden gem of the clean tech sector, provides an untapped economic opportunity for the Metro Vancouver region,…
Blue Economy: Tackling plastics in freshwater
There has been a significant amount of focus on the plastic that ends up in our oceans. At the same time, we need to consider…
Blue Economy: Ensuring reliable access to safe drinking water
In Canada, managing drinking water supplies properly requires coordination among multiple stakeholders. This is, in part, because there is a shared responsibility between all levels…
Blue Economy: Ensuring prosperity in the Canadian water industry
There are a number of emerging challenges and opportunities in the Canadian water industry. Some communities are dealing with water shortages and boil water advisories.…
Alberta working to examine its water future for the next 100 years
The Alberta government has issued a request for proposals to develop a white paper examining the security of Alberta’s water supply. The work will examine…
Competition for water poses risks to the energy transition: report
Nearly two-thirds of mining and metals facilities worldwide are located in areas facing significant physical water risk, according to new analysis by the International Council…
GNWT and Canada Water Agency commit to shared freshwater priorities
The Government of the Northwest Territories and the Canada Water Agency signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to strengthen collaboration on shared freshwater priorities and…
Joint $9M investment in water, stormwater and wastewater infrastructure for New Brunswick
Four municipalities in New Brunswick will upgrade water, stormwater and wastewater infrastructure after a joint investment of more than $8.84 million from the federal, provincial and…
Canada, PEI invest in water, wastewater and stormwater infrastructure in Souris
The Governments of Canada and Prince Edward Island announced a joint investment of more than $9.1 million through the Canada Housing Infrastructure Fund (CHIF) to…
Funding supports ongoing protection of Muskoka’s lakes, rivers, and waterways
The Government of Ontario reaffirmed its support for the District of Muskoka’s Lake System Health Water Quality Monitoring Program through a $479,750 investment from the…
Who is the Next Generation of Water Leadership? 40 Under 40 is Back with a Twist
The search for Canada’s most promising industrial leaders has returned, and this year, the spotlight is finally shining directly on the water sector. For the…
AquaAction announces applications open for Quebec water entrepreneurship fund
Water technology non-profit AquaAction announced March 18 applications are now open for AquaEntrepreneur, a program aimed at commercializing new water sector technologies in Quebec. AquaAction…
Ontario environment minister talks delay reduction for water, wastewater projects
Ontario’s environment minister Todd J. McCarthy stressed the importance of streamlining the environmental assessment process at a recent industry event. The Ontario Environment Industry Association…
Reshaping municipal wastewater management with pelletization and resource recovery
By Lauren Belayneh During a recent Water Canada webinar—Biosolids to Benefits: Pelletization and the Circular Economy—municipal leaders, operators, researchers experts explored how cities can convert…
Canada Water Agency invests overs $1 million in 6 freshwater projects
The Canada Water Agency (CWA) is putting over $1 million towards six new projects aimed at protecting the Mackenzie River Basin which at 1.8 million…
National workforce initiative proposed to strengthen U.S. water infrastructure
Veolia, the Water Environment Federation (WEF) and the American Water Works Association (AWWA) launched the Veolia Workforce Academy North America on Feb. 5. The initiative…
$23 million investment for Tisdale Water Tower
The government of Ontario is investing more than $23 million in the new Tisdale Water Tower in the City of Timmins, ON. “With the province’s…
Alberta expands, adds Water Act exemptions
The Alberta government is expanding Water Act exemptions to make storing and using water easier for stakeholders. The new and expanded exemptions will “increase water…
Brandon advances flood mitigation with naturalized stormwater project
The City of Brandon in Manitoba is moving ahead with a new naturalized stormwater pond designed to reduce flood risk while creating additional public greenspace,…
Federal budget pledges $115B for infrastructure, water leaders call for stronger water strategy
The federal government’s 2025 budget, Building Canada Strong, lays out more than $115 billion for infrastructure projects over five years, including billions earmarked for water, wastewater…
Alberta proposes major update to Water Act to meet rising demand
The Government of Alberta has introduced legislation to update its Water Act, aiming to simplify licensing, improve transparency and support growing demand for water across…
University of Regina researchers receive $8.6M to advance water protection and sustainability
The University of Regina has received $8.6 million in federal funding to strengthen research in water protection and environmental sustainability across the Prairies. The funding…
Canada and Nova Scotia invest in water and wastewater infrastructure in Cape Breton
The federal and provincial governments are partnering with the Cape Breton Regional Municipality to improve critical water, wastewater and stormwater infrastructure that will support new…