Canada Water Agency

• Funding for projects helping Canadian freshwater bodies now open, Manitoba lakes included

  Indigenous governments, organizations and communities with projects and initiatives to protect certain freshwater bodies can apply for funding under the Canada Water Agency.

  Environment

  Jan 22, 2024
  
• Okanagan Basin Water Board wants more federal support to combat invasive mussels

  “Has the federal government given up on us?” asked Okanagan Basin Water Board executive director Anna Warwick Sears.

  Canada

  Jan 20, 2024
  
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• Trudeau promises to update act around use and development of water in Canada

  Justin Trudeau formally announced the Canada Water Agency will be headquartered in Winnipeg and says his government will update the act around using and developing the resource.

  Politics

  May 24, 2023
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• Liberal government would commit millions to help ‘stressed’ Lake Winnipeg

  Terry Duguid, Liberal candidate for Winnipeg South, said a re-elected Liberal government would focus on four key projects to protect Manitoba's freshwater resources.

  Canada

  Sep 3, 2021
• Regina submits bid to bring Canada Water Agency to Queen City

  Economic Development Regina formally declared the city's interest in becoming home to the new Canada Water Agency on Monday.

  Canada

  Mar 22, 2021
• Federal government invests $5.1 million in Great Lakes restoration projects

  The federal government is investing $5.1 million in dozens of projects that aim to protect and restore the Great Lakes, including efforts to restore Hamilton Harbour and Cootes Paradise.

  Environment

  Nov 10, 2020
• Winnipeg MP says federal government willing to help tackle Lake Winnipeg pollution

  Federal help could be on the way to update the North End Sewage Treatment Plant and fight pollution in Lake Winnipeg.

  Environment

  Jan 15, 2020