This 2020–21 Annual Update reflects upon the collective efforts of Canadian Water Network (CWN) participants, members and staff in helping communities get to the future they want through water during an unprecedented year, with a focus on meeting emerging challenges.

The water leaders who comprise the Consortium’s Leadership Group continue to articulate national priorities that better define the sector’s knowledge and decision needs. This group has grown steadily over the past few years, and we are looking at ways to expand on the value generated for the overall sector by bringing in perspectives from mid-size [...]

Over the past year, new partnerships with key industry and government stakeholders were formed, and several exciting new initiatives are planned for 2019 as a result. Work already underway for the year ahead will address resiliency and flood risks, emerging contaminants, affordability of water services and lead in drinking water. These continue to be critical [...]

Over the past year, membership in the Consortium has grown steadily, along with the ability to attract project partners, connect with government decision-makers and move conversations forward on a national scale. This update summarizes key successes and initiatives that have advanced the Consortium’s national mandate.