Solving water issues takes a collective effort from diverse sectors and disciplines.

At Canadian Water Network (CWN), we tackle complex water-related challenges that affect our communities, health and climate. We do this by bringing together leaders from different fields and sectors to learn from each other, share knowledge and work together to make a difference.

Our Program Areas

We have three interconnected program areas:

Water and Communities

Our water and communities program helps leaders make more informed decisions about providing safe drinking water, wastewater and stormwater services.

Water and Health

Our water and health program
aims to protect our health from
water-related risks and promote
health through proactive
solutions.

Water and Climate

Our water and climate program helps communities and water-reliant economic sectors find solutions that effectively increase climate resilience and minimize GHG emissions.

Our Approach

Understand the (eco)system

 We start by getting to know the key players – the leaders, decision-makers, experts and end-users.

Identify needs

 We listen and learn to pinpoint what’s needed.

Build and support networks

With insights from key players, we connect the right people and organizations.

Share knowledge

 We host forums for learning and discussion. These forums bring in a range of expertise, including scientific, community and Indigenous perspectives.

Build consensus and facilitate collaboration

 We work with leaders and partners to arrive at a shared understanding of what it will take to address water challenges. We also collaborate on sustainable solutions.

Accelerate action

 Our ultimate goal is to empower decision-makers to act swiftly and effectively on water-related issues.

Land Acknowledgement

Canadian Water Network (CWN) respectfully recognizes and acknowledges the deep connection that First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples across Canada have with the land that all Canadians call home. We also honour and recognize the significance of the treaties that establish the relationship between Indigenous peoples and settlers on this land.

Our office is located in Waterloo, Ontario, on the traditional territory of the Neutral, Anishinaabeg and Haudenosaunee peoples. More specifically, our office is situated on the Haldimand Tract, the land granted to the Six Nations that extends six miles on each side of the Grand River.

We are grateful for the privilege to work and live on this land.