Wednesday, August 13, 2025
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…
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Canada’s Core Public Infrastructure Survey: Replacement values, 2020
At the end of 2020, core public infrastructure in Canada, excluding social and affordable housing, had a total replacement value of $2.1 trillion. Roads ($894.2 billion) and bridges…
World Water Day marked with funding announcement for research and protection of our most precious natural resource: fresh water
Gatineau, QC – We are taking advantage of World Water Day to support our ambitious climate change actions that keep our air and our fresh…
Statement by the Prime Minister on World Water Day
Ottawa – The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on World Water Day: “Today, as we join the international community to mark…
Celebrating National Indigenous Water Operators Day
From doctors to nurses to grocery clerks, communities found a new level of appreciation and respect for essential workers during the pandemic. Unfortunately, not all…
Survey: Four-in-five Canadians feel sustainable living is much easier for wealthy people
Toronto – Despite transparent political attacks on the ESG investing movement (environmental, social and governance) that are happening in the U.S. every day, one Canadian company…
IBM launches RFP to help accelerate global water management solutions for vulnerable populations
Toronto – IBM announced today that it is accepting proposals for the next cohort of the IBM Sustainability Accelerator, which will focus on water management…
2023 National First Nations Water Leadership Award nomination period open
The annual National First Nations Water Leadership Award recognizes First Nations individuals or organizations that have demonstrated leadership and outstanding dedication to the advancement of…
Next steps underway toward proposed new First Nations drinking water and wastewater legislation
Ottawa – Patty Hajdu, Minister of Indigenous Services, has announced that a consultation draft of a legislative proposal has been shared with First Nations rights…
GO DIGITAL! Water Canada unveils rich new eMagazine reader experience
You asked for it, and we heard you. Water Canada is excited to unveil a brand new eMagazine option designed to meet the demands of…
Program to further prevent aquatic invasive species in the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence River regions launched
Ballast water is an important part of vessel safety. However, it can accidentally introduce and spread invasive aquatic species when released into Canadian waters, which…
Government of Canada takes action to stop the manufacture and import of lead wheel weights
Ottawa – Every year, it is estimated that 110 tonnes of lead from wheel weights fall off tire rims and are released into the environment…
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…
Government of Canada advancing on goal of creating 10 new national marine conservation areas with new policy direction
Vancouver – Canada’s coastline is as long as six trips around the earth. Marine waters in Canada are vast, home to countless species and relied…
Governor General of Canada extends Viceregal Patronage to Ducks Unlimited Canada
Oak Hammock Marsh, MB – Ducks Unlimited Canada has been granted Viceregal patronage by Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada.…
Ducks Unlimited Canada celebrates World Wetlands Day with ambitious conservation goal
Oak Hammock Marsh, MB – To recognize World Wetlands Day—a global celebration aimed at raising awareness about the vital role of wetlands for people and…
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…
Extreme events in a changing climate: Canada’s Top 10 Weather Stories of 2022
Ottawa – Environment and Climate Change Canada has presented the 27th annual edition of the Top 10 Weather Stories in Canada, which featured damaging storms, heat…
Canada’s ban on certain harmful single-use plastics starts to take effect
Montreal – The Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change; the Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister of Health; and the Honourable Joyce Murray, Minister…
Ducks Unlimited Canada named key delivery agent for Natural Heritage Conservation Program
Montreal – Ducks Unlimited Canada (DUC) has been named a lead conservation organization that will continue delivering the Government of Canada’s Natural Heritage Conservation Program…
Government of Canada recognizing federal land and water to contribute to 30 by 30 nature conservation goals
The federal government has set the goal of conserving 30 per cent of Canada’s land and water by 2030, because science shows that nature needs…
Protecting more nature in partnership with Indigenous Peoples
Indigenous Peoples have been caring for the lands and waters of Canada since time immemorial. First Nations, Inuit, and Métis have unique relationships with nature…
COP15: First Nations reaffirm their willingness to take part in actions and decisions for the conservation and protection of biodiversity
Wendake, QC – The Assembly of First Nations of Quebec-Labrador (AFNQL) and the First Nations of Quebec-Labrador Sustainable Development Institute (FNQLSDI) will be present at…