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The Role of the Canada Water Agency (CWA) in National Freshwater Collaboration

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https://youtu.be/abHcFitd9EU Click the play arrow to watch “The Role of the Canada Water Agency (CWA) in National Freshwater Collaboration – Featuring CWA and Freshwater Community Perspectives”. (Note that the video has been edited for brevity, and begins with the first presentation.) This bilingual national webinar with simultaneous translation was hosted by Our Living Waters on […]

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A woman in a plaid shirt holds a glass jar with water, showing it to a young boy in a striped shirt. They are sitting on grass near water, engaged in outdoor exploration or a nature study. / Une femme en chemise à carreaux tient un bocal en verre avec de leau, le montrant à un jeune garçon en maillot rayé. Ils sont assis sur lherbe près de leau, engagés dans une exploration extérieure ou une étude naturelle.

CollabEAUration: A Canada-wide Water Dialogue

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On Sept. 21, 2023, the Community-Based Water Monitoring Collaborative hosted “CollabEAUration: A Canada-Wide Water Dialogue” to build cross-cultural understanding between francophone and anglophone community-based water monitoring (CBWM) and participatory water science leaders across the country. This 90 minute bilingual webinar with simultaneous translation showcased two case studies. The Groupe d’éducation et d’écosurveillance de l’eau (G3E) and Atlantic Water Network

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A person stands on a rock overlooking a river flowing through a forested area. French text above and below discusses Ottawas environmental stance, with names of various individuals and organizations involved in water issues. // Une personne se tient sur un rocher dominant une rivière qui traverse une région boisée. Le texte en français au-dessus et en dessous discute de la position environnementale dOttawa, avec les noms de diverses personnes et organisations impliquées dans les problèmes liés à leau.

“Ottawa à la remorque de Washington dans le dossier de l’eau”

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Take a look at this March 2023 op ed on the way that Canada is trailing behind the US when it comes to investing in water, and how we have an obligation to change this. (in French)

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Canada a une obligation morale et sociétale dinvestir dans leau douce

Publié le 17 mars 2023

[Traduction canadienne française]

Le Canada a une obligation morale et sociétale dinvestir dans leau douce, selon plusieurs contributeurs de cet article. La nécessité de préserver et de protéger nos ressources en eau est cruciale pour lavenir du pays. Larticle explore comment des efforts concertés peuvent garantir un accès à long terme à leau potable pour toutes les communautés canadiennes. Mettant en avant un paysage vaste fait de neige et de glace sous un ciel nuageux, il souligne également la beauté naturelle que ces investissements aideraient à préserver.

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Auteur : Plusieurs contributeurs.

Canada has a moral and societal obligation to invest in fresh water

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Take a look at this March 2023 op ed on the way that Canada is trailing behind the US when it comes to investing in water, and how we have an obligation to change this.

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Alt text: A flat lay image with a paper labeled Budget placed over various financial charts and graphs, including a 3D bar graph, a pie chart, and flowchart elements. A pen is placed next to the paper. The theme centers on financial planning. / Image à plat avec une feuille intitulée Budget placée sur divers graphiques financiers, y compris un graphique en barres 3D, un diagramme circulaire et des éléments de diagramme de flux. Un stylo est placé à côté de la feuille. Le thème est axé sur la planification financière.

A Good Federal Budget for Water!

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Budget 2023 matters. The opportunity to shift federal government water policy doesn’t come often and we need to take advantage of these policy windows when they occur. This window has been open since about 2020 and Budget 2023 represents an important milestone! Through this budget, the federal government is showing the kind of leadership needed to

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A man with a beard speaking, with text about Canadas involvement in COP 15 on Biodiversity in Montreal, highlighting the need to address climate change and biodiversity together.

Un homme barbu sexprimant, avec un texte sur lengagement du Canada à la COP 15 sur la biodiversité à Montréal, soulignant le besoin de traiter le changement climatique et la biodiversité conjointement.

Canada must not waste the opportunities at COP15 in Montreal

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Read this December 2022 op ed on leveraging COP15 so that the Canadian government keeps its promise to establish the Canada Water Agency.

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Alt text: A view of a historic stone building with towers and spires, illuminated at dusk. The structure is situated on a hill surrounded by trees, with a clear evening sky in the background. / Vue dun bâtiment historique en pierre avec des tours et flèches, illuminé au crépuscule. La structure est située sur une colline entourée darbres, avec un ciel du soir dégagé en arrière-plan.

The Canadian Coalition for Healthy Waters Visits the Hill

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Fifteen meetings. Seventeen Members of Parliament and federal officials. Twelve representatives from the Canadian Coalition for Healthy Waters. Two lobby days in Ottawa. Countless weeks of prep and follow-up. Here’s your window into the intricate choreography that federal water advocacy calls for! From left to right: CCHW members Mathieu Laneuville, Nicole Trigg, Andrew Stegemann, Coree Tull

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An infographic by the Canadian Coalition for Healthy Waters outlines the economic opportunity of investing in water infrastructure in Canada. It highlights benefits such as job creation and economic growth, with key statistics and calls for action. //

Une infographie de la Coalition canadienne pour des eaux saines présente les opportunités économiques dinvestir dans les infrastructures hydriques au Canada. Elle souligne des avantages tels que la création demplois et la croissance économique, avec des statistiques clés et des appels à laction.

The Economic Opportunity of Making Water Investments in Canada

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Take a look at this two page November 2022 document by the Canadian Coalition for Healthy Waters making an economic case for investing in water.

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A man in a suit stands at a podium with microphones, facing reporters. Text on the image discusses Canadian legislation on water promises, climate change, and the Freshwater Action Plan, with reference to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. // Un homme en costume se tient à un podium avec des micros, face aux journalistes. Le texte de limage aborde la législation canadienne sur les promesses concernant leau, le changement climatique et le Plan daction pour leau douce, en référence au Premier ministre Justin Trudeau.

Feds must keep promises on water

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Read this October 2022 op ed by Andrew Stegemann, Dominique Monchamp, Nicole Trigg, Coree Tull and Roberta Webster on creating a Canada Water Agency and adequately resourcing the Freshwater Action Plan.

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This image shows a briefing note by the Canadian Coalition for Healthy Waters. It discusses the creation of an effective Canada Water Agency and freshwater action plan, addressing climate change and water resource challenges. // Cette image montre une note dinformation de la Coalition canadienne pour des eaux saines. Elle aborde la création dune Agence canadienne de leau efficace et dun plan daction sur les eaux douces, en réponse aux défis du changement climatique et des ressources en eau.

Briefing Note: An Effective Canada Water Agency & Freshwater Action Plan

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Take a look at this September 2022 Briefing Note on creating an effective Canada Water Agency and a properly resourced Freshwater Action Plan from the Canadian Coalition for Healthy Waters.

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