MONTREAL – The widespread presence of PFAS (Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances), commonly known as “forever chemicals,” has been detected in Quebec’s drinking water, prompting legal…
WINDSOR, Ont. – In contrast to traditional natural resource management that fosters autocratic decision-making, an ecosystem approach champions collaboration and empowering stakeholders, says a UWindsor…
BALI, Indonesia — Indonesian President Joko Widodo officially opened the 10th World Water Forum on Monday (5/20/2024) at the Bali Nusa Dua Convention Center (BNDCC).…
OTTAWA, ONT. – The Environment and Climate Change Committee today approved a permanent, expanded Rain Ready Ottawa (link is external) program to help residents manage rainfall…
GENEVA – The UN Special Rapporteur on the human rights to safe drinking water and sanitation, Pedro Arrojo-Agudo, will visit Canada from April 8-19, 2024.…
CALGARY, Alta. – Accessing Calgary’s safe, high-quality water is as simple as turning on the tap these days, and The City intends to keep it…
WATER LEADERS TO CONVERGE AT 2024 GLOBAL WATER SUMMIT IN LONDON Oxford, England — The 300 Water Leaders Group will host its first global meeting during the London…
QUEBEC CITY, QUEBEC – The Institut national de la recherche scientifique (INRS) and the Fédération québécoise des municipalités (FQM) have joined forces to develop sustainable water management solutions…
Ottawa – Canadian electricity policymakers and other electricity industry stakeholders will benefit from WPC’s latest white paper on the critical role that hydropower will play in Canada’s net-zero…
Findings from the Auditor General’s special report on changes to the Greenbelt show that the removal of selected lands was biased and dismissive of effective…
Wetlands face an ever-increasing threat worldwide, despite their value in providing essential services like carbon storage, water purification, wildlife habitat, and more. Wetlands play a…
Sydney, NS – Cape Breton Regional Municipality (CBRM) Council has moved a step forward in the establishment of a new governance and operational structure for…
Nionwentsio, QC– The Huron-Wendat Nation and the Government of Canada have taken an important step toward reconciliation by signing a framework agreement on the recognition of Indigenous…
The Honourable Bernard Davis, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, has released the new Drinking Water Safety Action Plan for Newfoundland and Labrador. The new…
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,…
Ottawa – Every year, it is estimated that 110 tonnes of lead from wheel weights fall off tire rims and are released into the environment…
“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…
Ottawa and Washington – The International Joint Commission (IJC) submitted its recommendations to the Canadian and United States’ governments about the reduction of risks and potential solutions to…
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…
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…
Covering nearly 10 million square kilometres, Canada is vast, providing a wide range of environments, terrains, and hazards with which water sector employees must contend…
While each province and territory adheres to federal policy, they also have their own unique safety legislation and regulations for their employees, including for those…
There’s a lot to unpack in Bill 23, More Homes Built Faster Act, 2022 and it’s clear the proposed changes may have significant impacts on conservation authorities,…
Gatineau, QC – Environment and Climate Change Canada and the United States Environmental Protection Agency jointly recently published two reports required under the Agreement: the State…