Wednesday, April 30, 2025
Multi-year infrastructure investment strategy for Manitoba
Manitobans will soon be able to travel to Ontario on four-lane highways and travel the Perimeter Highway without stopping as part of a $4.1-billion, multi-year…
March 2023
Survey: Four-in-five Canadians feel sustainable living is much easier for wealthy people
Toronto – Despite transparent political attacks on the ESG investing movement (environmental, social and governance) that are happening in the U.S. every day, one Canadian company…
IBM launches RFP to help accelerate global water management solutions for vulnerable populations
Toronto – IBM announced today that it is accepting proposals for the next cohort of the IBM Sustainability Accelerator, which will focus on water management…
Public Consultation: Canadian Stormwater Environmental Technology Verification Project
In collaboration with the Standards Council of Canada, the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) and VerifiGlobal are developing three Publicly Available Specifications (PAS) for…
Canada and Nova Scotia invest in water and wastewater infrastructure upgrades in Region of Queens Municipality
Region of Queens Municipality, NS – Lena Metlege Diab, Member of Parliament for Halifax West, the Honourable Kim Masland, Minister of Public Works, and Her…
2023 National First Nations Water Leadership Award nomination period open
The annual National First Nations Water Leadership Award recognizes First Nations individuals or organizations that have demonstrated leadership and outstanding dedication to the advancement of…
City of Hamilton to appeal amended MECP order for Chedoke Creek remediation project
Hamilton, ON – City of Hamilton Council approved a recommendation yesterday at a Special Council Meeting to file an appeal on an amended Ministry of…
Canada and Quebec work together on Saguenay-St. Lawrence Marine Park Expansion Project
Tadoussac, QC – The governments of Canada and Quebec have announced their joint intention to begin working to expand the boundaries of the Saguenay–St. Lawrence Marine Park. This…
Work to start at Odessa, Ontario water tower
Beginning in the Spring of 2023, Loyalist Township’s Utilities Division will be undertaking work at the Odessa Water Tower. Preparatory work will begin the week…
Watershed strategy co-developed with First Nations, $100 million invested
The B.C. government and the B.C.-First Nations Water Table announced an unprecedented $100-million investment in healthy watersheds and the launch of engagement on a new…
Government of Canada provides disaster recovery funding to Saskatchewan for 2015 spring flooding
Ottawa – In spring 2015, Saskatchewan experienced serious flooding, with rainfall totaling from 50 to 100 millimeters within many areas in the province. This event…
FCM board of directors discuss municipal priorities ahead of the federal budget
The president of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities, Taneen Rudyk, issued the following statement at the conclusion of the FCM Board of Directors meetings in…
Ducks Unlimited Canada and CPAWS-NWT team up to deliver conservation in the Northwest Territories
Yellowknife, NWT – Two environmental non-profit organizations, Ducks Unlimited Canada (DUC) and Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society – Northwest Territories Chapter (CPAWS-NWT), who have been…
Canada participates in Our Ocean Conference
Ottawa – Canada participated in this year’s Our Ocean Conference in Panama March 2-3, 2023. Under the theme of “Our Ocean, Our Connection,” participants focused on…
Seven Toronto Region Conservation Authority projects to receive federal support
Toronto, ON — Vital Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) projects focused on habitat restoration, protecting freshwater, and implementing nature-based climate solutions will be receiving funding…
City of Barrie’s drinking water quality scores perfect again
Barrie, ON – The City of Barrie has once again achieved a 100% score this year from the Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks (MECP)…
Multi-faceted approach enhances B.C.’s Stoney Creek Watershed
Coquitlam, B.C. – Coquitlam is making progress on improving water quality and sewer system performance in the Stoney Creek watershed through a multi-faceted, cooperative approach.…
Canada continues investing to protect nature and freshwater in Ontario
Toronto, ON – The Minister of Environment and Climate Change, the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, has announced over $11.7 million to support the Ontario Land Trust Alliance…
B.C. invests $250M in Phase 1 of Iona WWTP upgrade
The Province of British Columbia is providing Metro Vancouver with funding to upgrade the Iona Island Wastewater Treatment Plant in Richmond, ensuring it can meet…
Canada invests in disaster mitigation infrastructure upgrades in London, Ontario
London, ON – Peter Fragiskatos, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of National Revenue and Member of Parliament for London North Centre, and His Worship Josh…
Canada, Nova Scotia and Stewiacke invest in improved water, wastewater and stormwater infrastructure
Stewiacke, NS – The Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship and Member of Parliament for Central Nova, Larry Harrison, Member of the…
Government of Canada and FCM support innovative wastewater projects in Prince Rupert
Prince Rupert, B.C. – The Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Natural Resources, and FCM President Taneen Rudyk have announced an investment of $487,000 to the City…
Muskoka wins silver medal at international water tasting competition
Muskoka, ON – The District of Muskoka’s Public Works Department has won a silver medal in the Municipal Water Category at the Berkeley Springs International Water…
St. Catharines, ON continues investments in safe drinking water, renewal of water and wastewater infrastructure
St. Catharines, ON – On February 27, 2023, Council approved rates for water-wastewater services in its 2023 water and wastewater budget. The new rates, represent…