National Water and Wastewater Conference
From research to utility and infrastructure challenges, this is a truly unique event that fosters national dialogue on the most important national water issues. Hosted by the Canadian Water and Wastewater Association in conjunction with the Canadian Association for Water Quality. Location: Hotel Bonaventure, Montreal nwwc2018.ca
Engaging Community-Based Research Methods in Water Planning and Governance with First Nations
The drinking water crisis impacting First Nations on-reserve is among the most pressing water policy issues in Canada today. All levels of government have a responsibility to engage innovative approaches to water governance that address this crisis and advance reconciliation. In this webinar, our guest speakers will discuss how Community-Based Research Methods (CBRM) can be [...]
Changing Trends in Water Use: Managing Impacts on Water and Wastewater System Operations
Register Municipal per capita water use is decreasing across Canada. Water conservation results in a number of benefits, but also impacts the operations of municipal drinking water and wastewater systems. Many municipalities are experiencing these impacts and are now considering potential solutions. In this webinar, leading Canadian practitioners and experts will discuss [...]
Changing Trends in Water Use: Planning and Design of Water and Wastewater Infrastructure
Register Municipal per capita water use is decreasing across Canada, and utilities are looking at the resulting implications on the design of water and wastewater infrastructure. In this second webinar on changing trends in water use, leading practitioners will discuss how they are proactively addressing impacts through more efficient planning and design [...]
Blue Cities 2019
Courtyard Marriott Toronto Downtown 475 Yonge Street,Toronto,Ontario,CanadaBlue Cities is the Canadian Municipal Water Consortium’s annual flagship event, where water leaders and innovators from Canada and around the world gather to share insights, experiences and solutions. A broad cross-section of speakers and attendees from utilities, government, academia, NGOs and industry ensure a rich experience. The theme for Blue Cities 2019 is Embracing change in [...]
Blue Cities 2019 – Blue Drinks Networking
Kelly's Landing 123 Front Street West,TorontoNetwork with senior leaders from government, industry, NGOs and academia who are attending Blue Cities 2019. This free event is open to the entire water community (conference attendance is not required).
Blue Drinks Ottawa Trivia Night
Fox and Feather Pub and Grill 283 Elgin Street,OttawaPut your thinking caps on! Blue Drinks Ottawa and Canadian Water Network's Student and Young Professionals Committee are teaming up to bring you a Water Trivia & Networking Night on May 14th, upstairs at the Fox and Feather Pub on Elgin. We welcome you to bring your own teams (up to 4 max) or join [...]
Managing Algal Blooms in Drinking Water using Watershed-Scale Approaches
Register This webinar is part of a series; the subsequent webinar (October 2019) will focus on managing the impacts of algal blooms at drinking water treatment plants. Harmful and nuisance algal blooms are a recurring issue for municipalities across Canada, and their severity, frequency and distribution are increasing. Human activities such as [...]
Managing the Impacts of Algal Blooms in Drinking Water Treatment Plants
This webinar is the second in a series; the first webinar (September 2019) examined the management of algal blooms using watershed-scale approaches. Harmful and nuisance algal blooms are a recurring issue for municipalities across Canada, and their severity, frequency and distribution are increasing. Human activities such as urbanization and agriculture, as well as changes in [...]
Financing Water Systems: Green Bonds and the Canada Infrastructure Bank
Register Related Report Canada’s water sector is feeling the pinch. The costs of infrastructure repair, climate change and development are continuing to increase, while revenues decrease as a result of better water efficiency and conservation. New financing tools are needed to bridge the gap. Should utilities embrace the growing popularity of [...]