Friday, October 24, 2025
Government of Yukon and Yukon Water Board Sign New Agreement
The Government of Yukon and the Yukon Water Board have signed an agreement to clarify their roles with respect to looking after the territory’s water.…
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Manitoba Calls for Federal Support on Timely Delivery of Flood Relief Projects
The Manitoba government has called on the federal government to do its part to ensure the timely completion of the Lake Manitoba and Lake St.…
Report: More Must Be Done to Protect Ontario’s Water
The Ontario government continues to allow raw sewage to overflow into Ontario lakes and rivers at an alarming rate, says a new report by Dianne…
Canada Supports 28 Conservation Projects Under Indigenous Guardians Pilot Program
The federal government has announced 28 Indigenous projects have been selected for early funding totalling just under $5.7 million as part of the Indigenous Guardians…
Bill C-88 to Retain Land and Water Board Structure in NWT
Last week, Northern Affairs Minister Dominic LeBlanc introduced Bill C-88 to the House of Commons, which will retain the Northwest Territories’ four regional land and…
B.C. Introduces Legislation to Update Environmental Assessment Process
The British Columbia government has introduced legislation to modernize the environmental assessment (EA) of major resource projects in the province. The changes are designed with…
New Brunswick Accepting Applications for Environmental Trust Fund
New Brunswick’s Department of Environment and Local Government is now accepting applications for funding under the Environmental Trust Fund. “The Environmental Trust Fund is a…
Indigenous Services Canada’s October Update on Long-Term DWAs
Indigenous Services Canada has provided an update on its progress in lifting long-term drinking water advisories on reserve for October. In October, three long-term drinking…
Federal Government Forwards Legislation to Enhance Protection of Coastal Waters
The Canadian government is modernizing and improving its management of marine safety in response to the growth of overseas trade and the movement of goods…
Yukon Public Engagement on Climate Change, Green Economy Strategy
The Government of Yukon, Yukon First Nations, transboundary Indigenous groups, and local municipalities are launching a public engagement process to seek direction on climate change,…
Soot-Filled Rivers Mark the Need for a National Wildfire Strategy
During the record-breaking 2018 fire season, the typically clear waters of Cameron Falls in Waterton Lakes National Park in southern Alberta flowed black. But it…
Environmental Flow Needs Conference Leads with Reconciliation
Last week, 250 attendees at the siwłkʷ (WATER) FOR ALL – OUR RESPONSIBILITY Environmental Flow Needs Conference listened, shared, and discussed how to ensure water…
AFN Comments on Supreme Court Decision Regarding Duty to Consult
Assembly of First Nations (AFN) has commented on the Supreme Court of Canada decision regarding Mikisew Cree First Nation’s case on the duty of the…
Canada’s First Indigenous Protected Area Conserves Valuable Headwaters
Last week, Dehcho First Nations and the Government of Canada announced the first Indigenous Protected Area (IPA) in Canada, the Edéhzhíe Protected Area. The Dehcho…
Community Partnership to Work for Ecosystem Repair of Alouette River
A new Alouette River Ecosystem Partnership (AREP) has been created. The partners aim to build constructive outcomes with BC Hydro and the provincial government, with…
Environmental Commissioner Says New Climate Law Too Weak
Yesterday, the Environmental Commissioner of Ontario, Dianne Saxe, released a report on climate action in Ontario, which provides evidence of the impacts a warming climate…
Cold Lake, AB to Award Contracts for Regional Water Transmission Line
With full funding for the project confirmed, the Cold Lake Regional Utility Services Commission (RUSC) is set to award the contracts for the Bonnyville, Alberta…
Horse Lake First Nation Celebrates Water Treatment System
Horse Lake First Nation has celebrated the grand opening of a new water treatment system, which came online in May 2018 after nearly three years…
Communities in the Northwest Territories & Yukon Invest in Water Infrastructure
This week, the governments of Canada, the Northwest Territories, and the Yukon have announced investments in water infrastructure for the territories. Federal, provincial, and municipal…
Peace River Watershed Mapping Identifies Conservation Needs
More than $2 million is available to watershed conservation projects in the Peace River Basin through the Fish & Wildlife Compensation Program (FWCP) – a…
Memorandum of Understanding Delivers Water Supply to Tla-o-qui-aht First Nation
The federal government and the Tla-o-qui-aht First Nation have signed a Memorandum of Understanding that will deliver water to the communities of Esowista and Ty-Histanis.…
Environmental Damages Fund Supports Water Conservation Projects
The Environmental Damages Fund has redistributed money from an environmental offender to benefit water conservation efforts in Quebec. Announced by Environment and Climate Change Canada,…
B.C. Government Continues Columbia River Treaty Negotiations
Last week, at the Pacific Northwest Economic Region (PNWER) summit, representatives of the British Columbia government had the opportunity to meet with United States legislators…
Nearly $9M of New Funding Announced for Local Great Lakes Projects
Environment Minister Catherine McKenna visited Port Colborne, Ontario, on the shores of Lake Erie, today to announce an $8.95 million investment over four years for 36…