Member of Parliament Terry Duguid, on behalf of the Honourable Julie Dabrusin, Minister of Environment and Climate Change and the Minister responsible for the Canada Water Agency, announced an investment of $1.6 million in 10 new freshwater projects to protect and restore Lake Winnipeg.
Member of Parliament (MP) Terry Duguid, on behalf of the Honourable Julie Dabrusin, Minister of Environment and Climate Change and Minister responsible for the Canada Water Agency, will make an announcement regarding the protection of fresh water in Lake Winnipeg.
Water sustains life; it is a vital resource for people, nature and our economy. It is more important now than ever that we invest in protecting our freshwater to build a cleaner, safer and sustainable future for all.
The Great Lakes Watershed is a critical freshwater system that we have here in Canada. It supports industry, recreation, ecosystems, and culture. It also holds spiritual and cultural significance for Indigenous peoples and their way of life.
Burlington, Ontario – July 14, 2025 – The Honourable Julie Dabrusin, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, will make an announcement regarding the protection of fresh water in the Great Lakes.
Freshwater protection and sustainability start with empowering local initiatives focused on taking action. Investing in partner-led projects for environmental protection, restoration, and conservation bolsters Canada’s clean-growth economy and ensures sustainable freshwater resources for future generations.
The Government of Canada is pleased to announce the appointment of Mark Fisher as the President of the new Canada Water Agency, reporting to the Minister of Environment and Climate Change.
Protecting freshwater means securing a cleaner, sustainable, future for all. Lake Simcoe is a vital body of water key to life in Southern Ontario – supporting recreation, biodiversity, livelihood, Indigenous culture, agriculture, tourism, and economic prosperity.
Lake of the Woods is a vital freshwater resource, supporting livelihoods, drinking water, culture, Indigenous cultural and spiritual life, and biodiversity. Protecting water quality in Lake of the Woods and addressing harmful algae blooms is essential to protecting the health of fish and wildlife and ensuring recreational access for visitors for years to come.