Government of Canada to announce measures to protect Canada’s freshwater in Québec City
Québec City, February 13, 2025 – The Government of Canada will announce new measures to protect Canada’s freshwater resources in Québec City today. The announcement will be made by the Minister of Environment and Climate Change, Steven Guilbeault, and the Minister of Indigenous Services, Patty Hajdu.
The Government of Canada is committed to protecting Canada’s freshwater resources for present and future generations. Freshwater is essential for life, and it is vital to the health of our environment and economy.
The new measures will build on the Government of Canada’s existing efforts to protect freshwater, including the Canada Water Act, the Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement, and the Saint Lawrence Action Plan.
The Government of Canada is also working with Indigenous communities to protect freshwater resources. Indigenous communities have a deep understanding of the importance of freshwater, and they have a long history of stewardship of these resources.
The Government of Canada’s new measures to protect freshwater will help to ensure that Canada’s water resources are clean, safe, and sustainable for generations to come.
Additional Information
- The Government of Canada is investing \$1.5 billion over five years in the Canada Water Agency. The Agency will work with provinces, territories, Indigenous communities, and other stakeholders to protect Canada’s freshwater resources.
- The Government of Canada is also working with the United States to protect the Great Lakes. The Great Lakes are one of the most important freshwater resources in the world, and they provide drinking water for millions of people.
- The Government of Canada is also working with the provinces and territories to develop a national water strategy. The strategy will help to ensure that Canada’s freshwater resources are managed in a sustainable way.
Contacts
Media Relations Environment and Climate Change Canada 819-938-3338 media@ec.gc.ca
Indigenous Services Canada 819-953-1160 isc.media.isc@canada.ca
Government of Canada to make an announcement to protect Canada’s fresh water in Québec City
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