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GHD to upgrade Skyway wastewater treatment plant in Burlington, Ontario
GHD has been selected by Halton Region to upgrade the Skyway Wastewater Treatment Plant in Burlington, Ontario, with work covering clarifier refurbishment, digester rehabilitation and pump replacement to address ageing infrastructure.
Canadian government backs Calgary’s north water infrastructure push
Ottawa is putting up to CAD 29 million towards a new feeder main and pump station upgrades meant to strengthen redundancy and unlock housing growth in the city's north.
City of Toronto selects GHD to develop greenhouse gas mitigation strategy for Toronto Water
GHD will lead the development of a greenhouse gas mitigation strategy for Toronto Water, identifying emissions reduction measures and supporting the city’s climate objectives through stakeholder engagement, innovation and operational planning.
Stantec to design Toronto’s new High Rate Treatment Facility
Stantec has been selected by the City of Toronto to provide design and construction administration services for a new High Rate Treatment Facility intended to reduce combined sewer overflows and improve water quality across the city's waterways.
Infrastructure renewal reshapes US$99.3 billion municipal pipe market in the U.S. & Canada
A new Bluefield Research forecast projects US$99.3 billion in municipal pipe investment across the U.S. and Canada through 2035, as ageing networks, slower housing growth and changing material preferences shift spending from expansion toward rehabilitation and replacement.
City of Winnipeg awards $815 million contract for NEWPCC biosolids facilities upgrade
The City of Winnipeg, Manitoba, has approved an $815.48 million contract with Red River Biosolids Partners for the construction of new Biosolids Facilities at the North End Water Pollution Control Centre (NEWPCC).
AtkinsRéalis appoints Ian Dyck to lead global water market strategy
AtkinsRéalis has appointed Ian Dyck as its Global Market Lead for Water, a newly announced leadership role aimed at supporting the company's growth in the water sector and strengthening how it delivers complex water programmes.
NX Filtration secures ultrafiltration membrane replacement project in Québec
NX Filtration has been awarded an ultrafiltration membrane replacement project in Québec, Canada, by H2O Innovation, a Canadian water technology company.
Canada tables First Nations Clean Water Act with $4.6 billion funding pledge
On June 16, 2026, Canada's federal government introduced Bill C-37, the proposed First Nations Clean Water Act, marking the Carney government's first legislative attempt on the issue and the third overall by the Liberal party, which had previously introduced similar bills in 2020 and 2023, neither of which became law.
Metro Vancouver to implement stage 3 water restrictions amid supply concerns
Metro Vancouver will introduce Stage 3 water restrictions starting June 8 as it works to protect the regional water supply system during ongoing infrastructure construction and amid concerns about dry weather conditions and low snowpack levels.
U.S. and Canada digital water solutions spend to double by 2036 as utilities scale up
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Ontario commits CAD 44 million to modernise water infrastructure in Niagara Region
The provincial government of Ontario has announced a funding package of nearly CAD 44 million (approximately USD 32 million) to rehabilitate drinking water, wastewater and stormwater infrastructure across the Niagara Region, channelled through the Municipal Housing Infrastructure Program's Health and Safety Water Stream (MHIP-HSWS).
Metro Vancouver’s water plan: strong on supply, finally serious about demand
World-class source water management meets a demand side that has long relied on abundance over efficiency.
Metro Vancouver completes key water infrastructure with Fleetwood Reservoir
Metro Vancouver has completed the Fleetwood Reservoir project, a crucial development aimed at securing a reliable supply of high-quality drinking water for communities south of the Fraser River.
Water projects claim over CAD 190 million in Canada’s new infrastructure fund first tranche
Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney has officially launched the Build Communities Strong Fund, a CAD 51 billion, ten-year infrastructure programme — and water and wastewater projects dominate its first round of funded work.
Canada initiates development of first National Water Security Strategy
On 22 March 2026, coinciding with World Water Day, the Government of Canada announced the launch of its first-ever National Water Security Strategy, to be led by the Canada Water Agency in collaboration with provincial, territorial and municipal governments, Indigenous Peoples, stakeholders and the public.
Calgary Council approves $609 million for accelerated water infrastructure work
The City of Calgary’s council has approved an additional $609 million (approximately US$450 million) for the 2026 capital budget to support the accelerated repair and replacement of the Bearspaw water main.
Toronto to replace 470,000 water meter transmission units after early failures
The City of Toronto will begin a CAD 103 million (more than USD 75 million) programme in April 2026 to replace all 470,000 water meter transmission units (MTUs), accelerating a city-wide renewal effort following widespread premature device failures.
St. John’s, Newfoundland advances Riverhead wastewater expansion with CAD 139 million investment
Canada’s federal and provincial governments have announced a major investment to modernize wastewater infrastructure in St.
Winnipeg advances $3.2B modernization of its North End Wastewater Plant
Winnipeg is undertaking one of the largest wastewater infrastructure renewals in Canada as it races to replace aging treatment capacity while keeping its primary plant fully operational.