Events
Our Living Waters offers virtual and in-person webinars, workshops and Member Meetups throughout the year. When we have live events that require registration, you can find them here:
OLW’s February Monthly Member Meetup
Join us Wednesday February 25th for OLW’s Monthly Member Meetup focussed on source water protection planning. We are thrilled to welcome Prof. Robert Patrick who is a faculty member in the Department of Geography and Planning at the University of Saskatchewan.
Join us on February 25th at 12pm PT / 3pm ET / 4pm AT.
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National Freshwater Data Strategy Webinar: Data Governance for Informed Decision-Making — January 28 2026
The Canada Water Agency (CWA) is developing a National Freshwater Data Strategy to improve how freshwater information is organized, stored, and shared across Canada. This session is meant to preview the new strategy, developed with partners, stakeholders, and rights holders. Key components and platforms will be presented and opportunities provided for dialogue about how Canadians can access and use freshwater data for informed decision-making.
This bilingual national webinar with simultaneous translation will be hosted by Our Living Waters and will feature experts from the Canada Water Agency (CWA), the Canadian Institute for Health Information, and the Office of Canada’s Chief Science Advisor who will present examples of federated data governance and data stewardship.
Date: January 28, 2026
Time: 10-11:30 am PT, 1-2:30 pm ET
Opening remarks will be provided by:
- Gemma Boag, Director General of Freshwater Policy and Engagement, Canada Water Agency (CWA)
Presenters will include:
- Jim M.C. Young, Chief Data Officer, Canada Water Agency (CWA)
- Alexandre Bourque-Viens, Senior Policy Advisor, Office of the Chief Science Advisor
- Maureen Kelly, Director, Data Stewardship Initiative, Canadian Institute for Health Information
Background:
Once implemented, the Strategy will make it easier for Canadians to find and access freshwater data, as well as use and combine data from various sources. This, in turn, will strengthen decision-making and knowledge generation and will help keep fresh water safe, clean, and well-managed.
Join us to learn more about how the Canada Water Agency is coordinating the development of the National Freshwater Data Strategy.