Canadian Water Network is headed to Victoria, B.C. next week for the Canadian Water and Wastewater Association’s national conference. There, our team will lead discussions on critical issues shaping Canada’s water future.

Planning and managing risks in the face of future uncertainty

Monday, November 3 | 2:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Discover how adaptive planning can help municipal water utilities prepare for an unpredictable future. Gain insights from Canadian and international perspectives on identifying and mitigating future risks, assessing future infrastructure investments, enhancing resiliency, and ensuring financial sustainability.

Meghan Ewing

Program Advisor

Canadian Water Network

Alicia Fraser

General Manager, Infrastructure and Water Services

Capital Regional District (CRD)

Building value: Financially sustainable water solutions for Canadian utilities

Tuesday, November 4 | 8:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.

Join us for a dynamic, solutions-focused workshop where participants will explore key barriers and uncover opportunities for innovation, sustainability, and strategic planning in the municipal water sector. Insights gathered during the workshop will directly inform a national report to Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada—ensuring that recommendations reflect real-world experience and are designed to drive scalable, meaningful change across the country.

Nicola Crawhall

Chief Executive Officer

Canadian Water Network

Nancy Goucher

Municipal Program Manager

Canadian Water Network

Meghan Ewing

Program Advisor

Canadian Water Network

Charting the course to net zero water in Canada

Tuesday, November 4 | 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

This interactive workshop is your chance to connect, collaborate, and contribute to Canada’s net zero water movement. Whether you’re just getting started or already leading climate-resilient water and wastewater initiatives, this session will help you build momentum, find support, and connect with a growing network of changemakers.

What to expect:

• Upon arrival, participants will self-identify their utility’s mitigation efforts to help set the stage for next steps.
• Hear briefly from the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM), Metro Vancouver, and others as they share real-world experiences and insights.
• Explore your top areas of interest through a dynamic networking activity. Collaborate with peers to identify common barriers and brainstorm practical solutions.
• Participate in a live Q&A with our expert panel to gain advice and deepen your understanding of net zero water opportunities.
• Discover available resources, build new industry connections, and walk away with a clearer path forward in your net zero water journey.

Dana Mears

Project Manager, Urban Water Decarbonization

Canadian Water Network

Stephanie Andrande

Project Coordinator

Canadian Water Network

Jeff Carmichael

Division Manager, Business Development

Metro Vancouver

Emily Zegers

Manager, Process, Innovation and Energy

City of Toronto

Corey Pembleton

Advisor, Capacity Development

Federation of Canadian Municipalities