Canadian Water &
Wastewater Association
THE national voice for Canada’s Municipal Water Sector
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CWWA is the professional association for Canada’s municipal water sector and we are THE voice for that sector at the national and international level. We represent the municipal water and wastewater utilities and the private sector partners that work with them to provide safe drinking water and protect our water resources.
CWWA exists to keep our members informed on national issues concerning our sector, facilitating national dialogue and information sharing, and advocating for our sector on the national and international scene. We accomplish our mission by working closely with many other organizations and building working relationships with federal departments and agencies.
CWWA is a non-profit national body incorporated under the Canada Not-for-profit Corporations Act. A board of directors, with representation from across the country, directs the mission and goals of the association and oversees the small staff at our headquarters in Ottawa, the nation’s capital. While our ‘membership’ is at the corporate level, we represent the many thousands of water professionals that work for these member corporations (municipal utilities, consultants, service & product suppliers). The bulk of our work is conducted by these volunteer members through our technical committees and at our national events.
The e-Bulletin
Our national newsletter is produced monthly and distributed to over 5,000 water professionals. We share our CWWA activity and relevant water news from across the country.
Water Events
See details of CWWA’s national events as well as a calendar/listing? of important water events for our sector.
Window on Ottawa & Canadian Water Summit
Ottawa – June 9-11, 2021
The Window on Ottawa is like no other event. It is a day focused entirely on federal water policies, programs and legislation. We refer to it as “everything you ever wanted to know about water at the federal level.” This year we are teaming up with Water Canada magazine and the Canadian Water Summit to create a full 3 days of water industry dialogue.
National Water & Wastewater Conference
Niagara Falls – Nov 1-4, 2021
This is the flagship event for CWWA and is THE national conference for municipal water leaders. This conference gathers hundreds of utility leaders, consultants, researchers and regulators to share their experience and innovation and to address the most pressing concerns of our industry.
IWA’s World Water Congress & Exhibition
https://worldwatercongress.org/
Canada is hosting the water world ! CWWA and CAWQ are your reps to the International Water Association and we are excited to welcome thousands of water professionals from around the world. With COVID-19 dates have been shifted, so watch here for final dates!
Other Water Events
We know we’re not the only water organization in Canada! We work closely with our provincial and regional associations and many national and international organizations.
Link to come
Job Board
CWWA is pleased to provide national posting of employment opportunities in the water sector.
Advertise With Us
Advertise in CWWA’s print and electronic publications including our E-Bulletin, Water Source Magazine, Annual Report and website. am.
Water Source Magazine
CWWA’s semi-annual print publication sharing the innovative work of our members. This glossy magazine is also available in electronic format.
Members Resources
Coming Soon!
This will be a MEMBERS ONLY area providing access to all the most relevant reports and links to verified information to support us in our shared mission to provide safe drinking water and protect our resources.
Committees will be able to host discussions of the key topics in their specialty stream.
Latest Site Updates
NWWC 2021 Going virtual
We are planning on hosting webinars every Tuesday and Thursday from January 11 – February 3, 2022. Topics will be varied, allowing delegates to tune in to just the events they are interested in. Registration and more information on topics, scheduling and sponsorship will be coming soon.
CWWA response to National Infrastructure Assessment
CWWA submitted comments on the National Infrastructure Assessment. CWWA’s input included
- Suggestions to support an effective and meaningful Assessment project
- The critical importance of water (water/wastewater/stormwater) infrastructure
- How investment in the water sector addresses each of the primary goals of the government (climate change, energy, innovation, equality and social inclusion)
- Factors to be considered with regard to financing and funding opportunities
CWWA Policy Governance Model updated
The CWWA Board has adopted the Policy Governance model, by which the Board sets out policies for Ends – its own behaviour, and limitations (where necessary) on the authority of the Executive Director to carry out his or her functions, as well as policies for monitoring and reviewing performance. The model is intended to be a living document, clarifying roles and responsibilities for all members.
We’ve updated the Policy Governance document on our website to reflect the latest revisions.
New advocacy postings - study on freshwater and Bill C-269
Towards a Sustainable Utility
A Guidance Document for water, wastewater and stormwater utilities
In developing this Guidance Document, substantial thought has gone into structuring the topics, including laying out challenges, best practices and resources. It also sets out a helpful framework, particularly for those of you just wading into this work toward having a sustainable utility. Even the selected challenges are structured, beginning with the operational aspects within a utility’s domain, moving into global ones related to operations, followed by ones that pertain to taking on a role to influence others. Learn More
Water Haller
Water Haller: All’s Quiet on the Election Front
It’s election time, so everything is on hold. Most federal projects have paused and it’s hard to get anyone to talk to you while the future is uncertain. While we don’t actively back any parties, as the CWWA we are certainly concerned with all national issues...
CWWA Window on Ottawa
June 9-11,2021
NATIONAL WATER AND WASTEWATER CONFERENCE
2021
Going Virtual
January 11 – February 3, 2022
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CWWA is a non-profit national body representing the common interests of Canada’s public sector municipal water and wastewater services and their private sector suppliers and partners.
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