Friday, January 9, 2026
Canada invests in freshwater protection projects
North Hatley, QC – The Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, Minister of National Revenue, on behalf of the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change,…
Governance
Together with First Nations leadership, Minister Patty Hajdu introduces a Bill to support clean drinking water in First Nations communities
Ottawa – Everyone in Canada should have access to safe and clean drinking water. First Nations have long called for legislation that affirms their inherent…
Hamilton’s wastewater spill response appropriate, according to OAG audit
Hamilton, ON – The City of Hamilton’s Office of the Auditor General (OAG) has released its report on their investigation into sewage spills that had…
Bill S-5: a missed opportunity to protect Canadians from toxic substances and GMOS
Comments by the Canadian Environmental Law Association and Nature Canada in response to Bill S-5 Ottawa – By approving a deeply disappointing Bill S-5 (amending…
Modernized Canadian Environmental Protection Act looks to lead the way in chemicals management
Ottawa – After over two decades, years of study by Parliamentary Committees, and input from countless stakeholders across industry, civil society organizations, government, and academia,…
Canada Water Agency: Keeping our waters clean, now and into the future
Winnipeg, MB – The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, has highlighted another step forward with the Budget 2023 investment to protect Canada’s freshwater supply by establishing…
Revised legislation aims to protect B.C.’s natural environment
British Columbia is amending legislation to ensure owners of high-risk industrial projects are responsible for the full cost of environmental cleanup if their projects are…
City of Toronto releases two reports detailing progress on ambitious TransformTO Net Zero Climate Action Strategy
Deputy Mayor Jennifer McKelvie (Scarborough-Rouge Park) and Toronto City Councillor Dianne Saxe (University-Rosedale) have announced that 100 per cent of short-term actions in support of…
The Government of Canada investing more than $33 billion into projects across the country
On April 4, the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, Infrastructure and Communities, announced the successful allocation of the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program…
POLIS celebrates significant federal commitment and investment in water
Victoria, B.C. lək̓ʷəŋən territory – Joining many other groups across the country, the team at the POLIS Water Sustainability Project celebrates the tabling of Budget 2023,…
Climate Proof Canada statement following the Federal Budget
Ottawa – Climate Proof Canada is encouraged to see new investments to better protect and inform Canadians at highest risk of flooding and modernize federal…
FCM statement on the 2023 federal budget
Taneen Rudyk, President of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM), issued this statement following the tabling of the 2023 federal budget. “Today, Deputy Prime Minister…
FCM board of directors discuss municipal priorities ahead of the federal budget
The president of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities, Taneen Rudyk, issued the following statement at the conclusion of the FCM Board of Directors meetings in…
Ontario First Nations Technical Services Corporation looks to decolonize water governance
In recent issues, Water Canada has outlined many of the challenges operators face keeping systems up and running, often under difficult conditions and for pay…
AFNQL responds to proposed federal legislation on drinking water and wastewater
Wendake, QC – The Chiefs of the Assembly of First Nations Quebec and Labrador (AFNQL) and the Grand Chiefs denounce the fact that, despite promises…
Statement: Government of Canada seeks to modernize the Canadian Environmental Protection Act
“Healthy, clean, and just. When it comes to protecting the environment and human health from pollution, society sees these priorities as government responsibilities and expects…
What will 2023 look like for Canadian water utilities?
Sixteen Canadian water utilities came together in the Fall of 2022 to reflect on shared water utility trends. During the conversation hosted by Canadian Water…
A closer look at British Columbia’s proposed Watershed Security and Strategy Fund
In January of 2022, the government of British Columbia issued a discussion paper seeking the public’s input on a proposed Watershed Security Strategy and Fund,…
Infrastructure Canada accepting applications to the Disaster Mitigation and Adaptation Fund
On January 16, the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, Infrastructure and Communities, announced that Infrastructure Canada is accepting applications for new projects through…
Pilot project adds layer of protection from aquatic invasive species in Manitoba
Emerson, Manitoba – Aquatic invasive species pose a serious threat to our environment, to species at risk across Canada, and to industries that rely on aquatic resources…
Canada funds 67 new projects to protect species at risk and their habitats
Charlottetown, PEI – Canada’s wildlife and its habitat are in crisis. The future of all living things depends on actions taken now. Efforts to protect…
Canada’s National Adaptation Strategy will protect communities and build a strong economy
St. Peters Bay, PEI – As Canadians feel the impacts of climate change—from extreme heat and wildfires to floods and storms—this is the moment to…
Canada’s National Adaptation Strategy—building resilient communities and a strong economy
It is unequivocal that Canada’s climate has changed and will continue to change. People in Canada are experiencing record-breaking climate events—from wildfires to extreme heat…
McCue Engineering Contractors in perspective: Staff health and safety for success
Considering the health and safety of staff is a critical component for a successful workplace—for both employer and employees. McCue Engineering Contractors in Delta, British…