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Federal Watch
Lots of hype and political discussion about the big cabinet shuffle, but it didn’t really change much for our water sector. Minister Guilbeault stayed in Environment and Climate Change, Minister Hajdu stayed with Indigenous Services and Minister Leblanc in Public...
It’s time for a new Federal Infrastructure Program
I know…it’s seems no matter how much money the federal government allots for infrastructure programs, it’s not enough. But municipal infrastructure has a limited lifespan, is expensive to replace, and Canada’s tax structure really doesn’t support us to handle it all...
The Window that Was
As we look back at the Window on Ottawa event, just two weeks ago, I was going to title this piece “Rear View Window”, but that is the complete opposite of the Window on Ottawa concept. The “Window” is always a reference to the front windshield – looking forward to...
Partnering with the World
While CWWA was established to be the voice of Canadian water utilities at a national level, we have also become your representative to the world. Our very structure is designed to ensure a relationship with our American partners at the Water Environment Federation...
The Window is Back…with the Water Canada Summit
Long before we created the National Water & Wastewater Conference to run each November, we have been hosting our famous “Window on Ottawa” event. This has always been CWWA’s signature event, drawing our members to Ottawa to focus on federal water policies and...
What do YOU think of Natural Infrastructure?
Do you think of natural infrastructure at all? How well do you understand the concept? Is your utility doing anything in this area? What are the challenges you face? These are the simple questions we are asking Canadian water leaders in our latest national survey....
In Praise of Leadership!
As YOUR national association, the CWWA is a volunteer-driven organization. While we do have 4 full-time staff (Robert, Kara, Adrian and Louisa), our direction and support comes from you the members. You write the articles, attend the conferences and make the...
Farewell to Nova Scotia! NWWC2022 and a new toque!
We did it! We had a real, live, national conference again! What a joy to see so many friends and colleagues in Halifax for the National Water & Wastewater Conference. Despite ongoing covid-19 fears, some lingering travel restrictions, and even an airline system...
How Partnerships Strengthen Utilities
I hate to say it …summer is coming to an end… but covid seems to be laying low…so it’s time to sit down and book your travel to the National Water & Wastewater Conference! We haven’t held the NWWC since we last met in Banff, way back in 2019. So we are well...
Water and Reconciliation
As I started to write this column, I paused to watch Pope Francis and his address at Maskwacis, Alberta. This public apology was an important and critical step in the long process of reconciliation. Beyond apology, he looked to full investigation, healing and...
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