Thursday, March 26, 2026
National partnership launches water literacy project
AquaAction, Canadian Geographic and the Canadian Museum of Nature are partnering to create a water literacy initiative called “The Water Literacy Project” aimed at youth…
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Canada starts development of national water security strategy
The government of Canada announced on March 22, World Water Day, that it is launching efforts to create the nation’s first national water security strategy.…
2026 National First Nations Water Leadership Award winners announced
On March 21 federal minister of Indigenous Services Canada Mandy Gull-Masty announced the 2026 recipients of the 2026 National First Nations Water Leadership Award in…
Canada releases National Freshwater Science Agenda
The government of Canada announced March 19 it has released the National Freshwater Science Agenda. The agenda is the result of two years of engagement…
National Indigenous Water Operator Day is on March 21
On March 21 National Indigenous Water Operator Day (NIWOD) recognizes the contributions of Indigenous water operators in getting clean water to communities across the nation.…
People Moves: February 2026
All the biggest hires, promotions and appointments in the Canadian water sector. Joel Melanson has joined Metro Vancouver as Director of Engineering, Design and Construction…
Bruce Fellowship and TMU students create e-petition to create Canada Water Week
Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU) students through the Bruce Fellowships in Canadian Freshwater Policy have submitted an e-petition to the House of Commons to create a…
Concordia study highlights new method of snowpack water measurement
Researchers at Concordia University announced they have developed a new method of measuring the amount of usable water stored in snowpacks. The technique, known as…
State of the Great Lakes Report 2025 released
The annual State of the Great Lakes 2025 report has been released. The report is a collaboration between the governments of Canada and the United…
Canada invests $7.1 million in nation-wide climate resilience initiatives
On Jan. 15 Environment and Climate Change Canada and the Federation of Canadian Municipalities announced about $7.1 million for climate resilience initiatives across the country. The funding…
CWN releases 2025 annual report
The Canadian Water Network has released its 2025 Annual Report, titled “Navigating Risk from Coast to Coast.” The report noted shifting political and social priorities,…
IJC releases 2025 report on water diversions and uses in the Great Lakes-St. Lawrence River basin
The International Joint Commission has released a new binational report assessing how water is being diverted and used across the Great Lakes–St. Lawrence River basin,…
Health Canada launches wastewater drug surveillance dashboard to support overdose-crisis response
Health Canada has launched a new public dashboard that tracks drug use through wastewater sampling, a tool officials say will strengthen early-warning systems and support…
Canadians value freshwater but few feel well informed, new survey shows
A new national survey suggests Canadians overwhelmingly see freshwater as the country’s most important natural resource, but most don’t feel they know enough about it.…
Actual Media and SiteNews merge to launch SiteMedia
Water Canada’s parent company Actual Media Inc., Canada’s trusted publisher of infrastructure and environment media, earlier this week announced a landmark merger with SiteNews, the…
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…
John Tenpenny Expanded Leadership Role as Editor of Water Canada and ReNew Canada
TORONTO, ON — Actual Media Inc. is pleased to announce the expansion of John Tenpenny’s role to lead both Water Canada and ReNew Canada magazines…
Canadian Water Network launches Communities of Practice to support net-zero water utilities
Canadian Water Network (CWN) is inviting municipal water utilities across Canada to join its new Communities of Practice streams, launching this September as part of…
IJC launches month-long public consultation on the Draft 2025 Report on the Protection of the Waters of the Great Lakes
The International Joint Commission (IJC) is seeking public comment on the recently released Draft 2025 Review of the International Joint Commission’s Report on the “Protection of…
The Government of Canada invests in flood mapping and adaptation projects
On June 18, 2025, the Government of Canada announced an investment of $6.8 million in 20 projects across the country through the Flood Hazard Identification and Mapping…
Prime Minister Mark Carney’s cabinet shuffle could signal new direction for Canada’s water sector
On May 13, 2025, Prime Minister Mark Carney unveiled a streamlined cabinet, reducing the number of ministers from 39 to 29. This significant reshuffle aims…
BBA builds a national calibre environmental offering
BBA is taking a major step forward in expanding its environmental services with the acquisition of Groupe Synergis and CPP Environmental, including its specialized Pisces division. These…
Wolseley Canada creates more than 20 bursaries for skilled trades education
Wolseley Canada announced a series of bursaries for post-secondary schools across the country to help offset the cost of skilled trades education programs. Skilled trade…
Water Canada unveils Top 50 Canadian Water Projects for 2025
Water Canada is proud to announce the publication of its highly anticipated Top 50 Canadian Water Projects list for 2025. This annual ranking highlights the…