Government of Canada
Government of Canada is a public administration that is part of the pulse of the water sector. Here we bring together everything it publishes on Smart Water Magazine: its news, its blogs and the events it takes part in.
Canada-Manitoba agreement to support housing will fund critical water infrastructure
The governments of Canada and Manitoba have finalized a 10-year agreement under the Canada Housing Infrastructure Fund (CHIF). Through this agreement, communities across Manitoba will be able to build or improve the critical infrastructure related to drinking water, wastewater, stormwater, and solid waste – that will in turn help them build more homes and meet the growing […]
The Government of Canada strengthens freshwater protection through 65 community projects
EcoAction projects support the Canada Water Agency’s goals for protecting freshwater resources. Budget 2023 allocated $650 million over 10 years to the Freshwater Action Plan, targeting the Great Lakes, Lake Winnipeg and the St. Lawrence River. Launched in October 2024, the Canada Water Agency manages the Freshwater Action Plan, with a focus on improving and restoring key, targeted water bodies.
Canada expands and improves warning system for coastal flooding
Major expansion of Environment and Climate Change Canada's capacity to predict and alert Canadians about coastal flooding.
Canada Water Agency will invest $650 million over 10 years in the Freshwater Action Plan
Major fresh water investments include $650 m over 10 years to support monitoring, assessment, and restoration work, $22.6 m over three years to support better coordination of efforts to protect fresh water, and $85.1 m over five years, starting in 2023–2024, and $21 million ongoing thereafter to support the creation of a Canada Water Agency. The new Canada Water Agency is the federal agency focused on fresh water, working in partnership with Indigenous peoples, provinces, territories, and stakeholders to strengthen collaboration.
Canada and British Columbia invest in the final phase of wastewater infrastructure upgrades
The Government of Canada is investing $4,053,600 in this project, while the Government of British Columbia is investing $3,377,662. The Town of Lake Cowichan is contributing $2,702,738. The Government of Canada’s funding comes from the Green Infrastructure Stream of the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program. This stream helps build greener communities by contributing to climate change preparedness, reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and supporting renewable technologies.
Canada announces $450M for Green Climate Fund
Today, ahead of the seventh Ministerial on Climate Action (MoCA7), the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, on behalf of the Honourable Harjit S. Sajjan, Minister of International Development and Minister responsible for the Pacific Economic Development Agency of Canada, announced a $450 million contribution to the second replenishment of the Green Climate […]
First clean wastewater treatment system inaugurated on Canadian coast guard ship
Taking action on climate change and ensuring sustainability in operations is a priority for the Government of Canada. In support of Canada’s Greening Government Strategy, the Canadian Coast Guard is committed to finding innovative solutions to reduce the environmental footprint of its fleet while continuing to provide essential services to Canadians across the country. After […]
Canada and British Columbia invest to upgrade wastewater treatment infrastructure
Today, the Honourable Harjit S. Sajjan, Minister of International Development and Minister responsible for the Pacific Economic Development Agency of Canada, and the Honourable Anne Kang, B.C. Minister of Municipal Affairs, announced a joint investment of more than $48.6 million to support multiple wastewater projects in British Columbia. In New Westminster, this investment will support the separation of combined sewers and […]
Canada and British Columbia announce investments in water infrastructure
Federal, provincial and local authorities have announced a joint investment of over $16.1 million (about US$11.8 million) for water infrastructure projects in British Columbia. The investment will support the construction of a new water treatment plant in Whistler and upgrades to three water infrastructure projects.