Canada Water Agency

The Canada Water Agency works with provinces, territories, Indigenous peoples, local authorities, scientists and others to find the best ways to keep our water safe, clean and well-managed for future generations.

Services et renseignements

Freshwater Ecosystem Initiatives

Supporting regionally specific actions to restore and protect water quality and ecosystem health in waterbodies of national significance.

Freshwater policy

Providing policy expertise to support the Freshwater Action Plan and respond to freshwater issues.

Freshwater Action Plan

Advancing efforts to manage, restore, and protect Canada’s fresh water.

Canada Water Act review

Reviewing the Canada Water Act to reflect Canada’s freshwater realities.

Freshwater stewardship

Working with partners and stakeholders to advance the Freshwater Action Plan and build a strong approach to fresh water management.

Indigenous collaboration

Working with First Nations, Inuit, and Métis partners on freshwater policy, data, freshwater ecosystem initiatives, and other efforts.

Inter-jurisdictional transboundary water boards

Focusing on water issues that have implications for more than one province/territory or country.

Freshwater science

Supporting and leveraging freshwater science to enhance freshwater outcomes.

Freshwater data collaboration

Improving freshwater data management in Canada to enhance understanding and inform decisions.

Funding opportunities

Explore the Canada Water Agency's freshwater-related funding opportunities and access useful resources.

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