Friday, April 18, 2025
Consultation begins on Coastal Protection Act regulations
The Coastal Protection Act was passed in March 2019 to set out clear rules for Nova Scotia’s 13,000 kilometres of coastline. The province is now…
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U.S. Commission Orders Investigation into Alleged Discriminatory Canadian Regulations
The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) has voted unanimously to accept a petition filed by the Lake Carriers’ Association (LCA) that alleges the ballast water regulations,…
Audit Finds Halifax Water Performing Well on Drinking Water
An audit of Halifax Water examining its management of drinking water safety was released by the Municipal Auditor General (MAG) on November 10th. In her…
Yukon Appoints New Chair of Its Water Board
The Government of Yukon has appointed Piers McDonald as the chair of the Water Board. McDonald has accepted the position, effective as of September 21st.…
NWT Releases Guidelines for Effluent Mixing Zones
The Land and Water Boards of the Mackenzie Valley and the Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) announced the release of the Guidelines for Effluent Mixing…
Researchers Suggest Guidelines for Recycled Water
A University of British Columbia research team has investigated the potential reuse of municipal wastewater in urban applications, provided that people don’t drink or cook…
Canadian Government Tightening Water Standards on National Planes, Trains, and Ships
The Canadian government is introducing stricter regulations to ensure clean water aboard planes, trains, and passenger ships for drinking, hand washing, oral hygiene, and food…
Groundwater Controversy
Ontario is moving ahead with controversial reforms to the law regarding the cleanup of contaminated sites. Extensive amendments to the Records of Site Condition Regulation…
Quebec Upholds Deadline on the Sale of Uncertified Product
The province of Quebec is enforcing the changes to the plumbing code that have been in development since last year. The Canadian Water Qualtiy Association…