Tag: drinking water
Analysis: The True State of Drinking Water Advisories in First Nations
Indigenous Services Canada has announced it won’t end long-term advisories until 2023 at the earliest. In 2015, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau committed to ending...
Collingwood Council Pauses Development with Interim Control By-Law
On April 26, Collingwood Town Council approved a pause in development to address drinking water capacity going forward.
An Interim Control By-law (ICBL) is a...
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...
Access to Water Treatment—Students Reach Beyond the Classroom to Impact Positive...
Water is essential to all forms of life and for many around the world safe water is not readily accessible or necessarily safe. The...
Innovating Action on Climate Change and Water Quality through Classical Music
Numbers and data models are commonplace when it comes to the science of climate change, but adding music to the mix could be the...
Government of Canada Provides Update on Drinking Water Advisories
The Government of Canada has provided an update on drinking water advisories on reserve in First Nations.
“Our government is committed to ensuring all long-term...
Serious Action Needed to Ensure Clean Drinking Water for All First...
During a national virtual gathering focused on protecting water in uncertain times, hosted by the Assembly of First Nations (AFN), a committee of Knowledge...
Top Five Drinking Water Stories of 2020
1. Government of Canada Announces New Investments for Clean Drinking Water in First Nations Communities
While most Canadians have reliable access to clean drinking water,...
Pays Plat First Nation and Biigtigong Nishnaabeg First Nation Receive Funding...
Federal funding has been announced for drinking water treatment improvements in Pays Plat First Nation. Funding has also been announced for the construction of...
Funding Announced to Upgrade Water Infrastructure in York Region
Funding to upgrade the water supply, treatment, and storage of drinking water in northern York Region has been announced.
“As in many regions across Canada,...
