The British Columbia government is moving forward with an independent scientific review of hydraulic fracturing to ensure it is meeting the highest safety and environmental…
Slate Falls Nation has opened a new water treatment plant, allowing the Nation’s Band Council to lift 11 long-term drinking water advisories (DWAs) that had…
Yukon’s Premier and Finance Minister, Sandy Silver, delivered the 2018–19 budget yesterday in the Legislative Assembly. Local construction activity within the Territory will continue to…
The word around the water cooler is that Budget 2018 was successful in continuing the federal government’s investment in land and freshwater protections improving access…
Finance Minister Bill Morneau released the 2018-19 federal budget today in Ottawa today. The budget featured a wide range of new spending, including many line…
The Thames River Phosphorus Reduction Collaborative (PRC) is moving into the next phase in developing practical ways to reduce the amount of phosphorus getting into…
The governments of Canada and Ontario have released the final Lake Erie Action Plan. The plan identifies more than 120 federal, provincial, and partner actions…
Alberta has released a draft of its Moose Lake 10-kilometre Management Zone Plan (10KMZ), intended to recognize the significance of the traditional lands to the First…
Ontario has recognized innovative leadership in rural communities through the inaugural Rural Ontario Leaders Awards, winners of the award include innovative freshwater users. Jeff Leal,…
Last week, the Government of Canada introduced Bill C-69, which would introduce the Impact Assessment Act, replacing the Environmental Assessment Act. “Previous reforms to environmental…
Canada’s Department of Indigenous Services announced today that a long-term drinking water advisory in Tsal’alh First Nation in British Columbia was lifted on February 5th,…
A proponent has been selected to design, build, finance, operate, and maintain (DBFOM) the Capital Regional District (CRD) Residuals Treatment Facility located at the Hartland…
Today, the Minister of Indigenous Services, the Honourable Jane Philpott, and Chief Ava Hill of the Six Nations of the Grand River First Nation, announced a water main…
British Columbia announced that it is preparing a second phase of regulations to improve preparedness, response, and recovery from potential oil spills and protect waterways…
In its third Environmental Performance Review of Canada, the OECD has released its latest analysis of Canada’s progress towards sustainable development and green growth, with…
The Government of British Columbia has released an intention document that outlines potential policies to improve water management and the protection of the environment by…
At the end of December, the government of New Brunswick released its final water strategy document for the province. The strategy was based on input…
Remote, municipal, and First Nations communities in Canada face unique challenges every day: sustaining local employment, providing a good education for children, and maintaining the…
High Five Basking in the halo of Canada 150 celebrations, 2017 was a year of political tension and turmoil when it comes to our water.…
1. Liberal spending Since 2015, the Liberal government has taken bold steps to improve many aspects of water in Canada, clearer communications about science, stronger engagement…
Mishkeegogamang First Nation has successfully ended long-term and short-term drinking water advisories, continuing progress towards the federal governments pledge to end long-term DWAs. Yesterday afternoon,…
Photo credit: Joe Bryksa, Winnipeg Free Press. 1. National knowledge gaps on water and health In February, Water Canada reported on new research from the…
A group of Canadian researchers conducted a study on how Canadian mainstream news media portrays drinking water security in First Nations, Inuit, and Métis communities…
The federal and provincial governments will support wastewater treatment for Mohawks of the Bay of Quinte residents with funding from the Government of Canada’s Clean Water and…