Friday, August 29, 2025
Canada funds $9.3 million in freshwater solutions
Water sustains life; it is a vital resource for people, nature and our economy. It is more important now than ever that we invest in…
Canada Water Agency
Strengthening Canada’s freshwater future: Government of Canada appoints new President of the Canada Water Agency
The Government of Canada announced the appointment of Mark Fisher as the President of the new Canada Water Agency, reporting to the Minister of Environment…
Canada invests over $1M to protect and restore Lake Simcoe
Protecting fresh water means securing a cleaner, sustainable future for all. Lake Simcoe is a vital body of water key to life in southern Ontario…
The Government of Canada strengthens freshwater protection through 65 community projects
Canada’s fresh water is threatened by human activity, invasive species and climate change. Clean fresh water is essential to the economy, the environment and the…
Federal funding boosts Halton and Hamilton freshwater solutions with $700K for Lake Ontario
Protecting fresh water is crucial to building a cleaner, safer, sustainable future for all. The Golden Horseshoe region is a vital part of the Great Lakes…
Canada strengthens protection of freshwater with launch of standalone Canada Water Agency
WINNIPEG, MB – Fresh water is our most precious natural resource, needed for drinking, cleaning and sanitation, recreation, industry, agriculture, and ecosystem health. Water is…
Canada invests in freshwater protection projects
North Hatley, QC – The Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, Minister of National Revenue, on behalf of the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change,…
Canada Water Agency: Keeping our waters clean, now and into the future
Winnipeg, MB – The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, has highlighted another step forward with the Budget 2023 investment to protect Canada’s freshwater supply by establishing…
POLIS celebrates significant federal commitment and investment in water
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,…
Budget 2021: A Healthy Environment for a Healthy Economy
Chrystia Freeland, deputy prime minister and minister of finance, released Budget 2021: A Recovery Plan for Jobs, Growth, and Resilience, on April 19, 2021. “This budget…
Government of Canada Launches Consultations on New Canada Water Agency
The Government of Canada has launched public consultations to help establish the new Canada Water Agency and improve freshwater management across Canada. “Canadians want a…