In October 2025, Canadian Water Network (CWN) launched a new Strategic Sharing Group focused on biosolids management. This initiative creates a space for municipal leaders to navigate complex questions together.
For water leaders, the message in Budget 2025 is clear: the path to economic growth and housing affordability are built on a foundation of strong water infrastructure. The federal government has tabled a budget focused heavily on capital investment and productivity, as well as housing-enabling infrastructure.
The Government of Canada will invest $51 billion over 10 years through the new Build Communities Strong Fund (BCSF), which will be administered by Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada (HICC).
The Canada Water Agency (CWA) is inviting candidates to submit applications for funding to support projects that help protect and restore freshwater ecosystems across Canada.
Health Canada develops the Guidelines for Canadian drinking water quality in partnership with the provinces, territories, and other federal departments.
Welcome to the Fall 2025 edition of News Splash. Watch out! This newsletter is bursting with valuable insights, research, and activity.
Canadian Water Network’s CEO Nicola Crawhall sat down for an in-depth interview with Craig Binning and Andrew Mirabella of Hemson Consulting. The interview highlights the financial instability facing local governments. They also explore strategies to cope with the shifting policy and economic landscape.
Municipal Water Program Manager Nancy Goucher conducted an in-depth interview with Marie-France Witty, the director of strategy and performance for water services at the City of Montreal.
Hear that? That’s the roar of the ‘New Economic Reality’ express train heading your way. Canadians across the country are scrambling to figure out which station it will stop at. Many of us may remain standing at our usual stop, watching helplessly as it flies by.
How can owners deliver critical municipal projects, often ranging from $500 million to over $1 billion, with confidence in cost-effective and reliable outcomes?
