The Government of the Northwest Territories and the Canada Water Agency signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) earlier this week to strengthen collaboration on shared freshwater priorities and advance the protection and stewardship of freshwater ecosystems across the Northwest Territories.
On World Water Day, the Honourable Julie Dabrusin, Minister of Environment, Climate Change and Nature, and Minister responsible for the Canada Water Agency, announced the launch of efforts[W(1.1] to develop the country’s first National Water Security Strategy.
The Honourable Julie Dabrusin, Minister of Environment, Climate Change and Nature and the Minister responsible for the Canada Water Agency, issued the following statement to mark World Water Day on March 22:
Today, Wade Grant, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Environment, Climate Change and Nature, announced an investment of over $2.3 million in 14 partner-led projects to protect and restore the Wolastoq/Saint John River.
The Government of Canada announced 14 projects receiving funding under the Wolastoq/Saint John River Freshwater Ecosystem Initiative in 2024-25 and 2025-26.
Parliamentary Secretary Wade Grant, on behalf of the Honourable Julie Dabrusin, Minister of Environment, Climate Change and Nature and Minister responsible for the Canada Water Agency, will make an announcement regarding the protection of fresh water in the Wolastoq Saint John River.
As the largest watershed in Canada, the Mackenzie River Basin spans five provinces and territories. It holds deep cultural and spiritual significance for many Indigenous communities. The river also plays a major economic role, supporting key sectors like agriculture, forestry, resource extraction, and hydroelectricity.
The Canada Water Agency announced an investment of over $1 million over two years for six projects being funded through the Mackenzie River Freshwater Ecosystem Initiative.
The Honorable Julie Dabrusin, Minister of Environment, Climate Change and Nature and Minister responsible for the Canada Water Agency, announced over $4.5 million in funding for 39 new freshwater projects.