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The Council of Canadians fights to protect Canada’s freshwater sources from pollution, privatization, and government neglect. Our campaign work focuses on recognizing water as part of a shared commons and a human right.

Canada has no national strategy to address urgent water issues, leaving it up to communities to defend local waters. We support these Public Water Champions nationwide, mobilizing our tens of thousands of supporters and volunteer chapters. We encourage community empowerment and involvement through our “Blue Communities Project.” We are pushing the Federal government to create a strong and independent Canada Water Agency, a comprehensive National Water Policy, and to end Drinking Water Advisories in First Nations. We are opposing Big Water and its attempts to commodify water.

Water is vital to people’s health and livelihoods. Join us in taking action to protect water!

The privatization of a now floundering utility cost Ontario pensioners a billion dollars. It’s also a cautionary tale

The privatization of a now floundering utility cost Ontario pensioners a billion dollars. It’s also a cautionary tale

The privatization of a now floundering utility cost Ontario pensioners a billion dollars. It’s also a cautionary tale ...
This election make water a priority

Make water a priority in British Columbia’s October election

Will you pledge to vote for healthy watersheds and sustainable fresh water in this fall’s provincial election in BC?  ...
This election make water a priority

Pledge to vote for water and watersheds in British Columbia

This October, let's choose candidates who prioritize water protection, ecosystem health, and community wellbeing over corporate profits ...
Kebaowek First Nation challenged approval of Chalk River nuclear waste dump in federal court

Kebaowek First Nation challenged approval of Chalk River nuclear waste dump in federal court

On July 10th and 11th, Kebaowek First Nation appeared before Justice Julie Blackhawk to make their case appealing the approval ...
one boilwater advisory is one too many

Delivering the water drops on National Indigenous Peoples Day

On Friday, June 21st, the Council of Canadians team celebrated National Indigenous Peoples Day by bringing messages from students across ...
African Blue communties

Welcoming the first Blue Communities on the African continent! 

The global network of Blue Communities is growing day by day. Last month, three African organizations became the first on ...
Federal Budget Response: 2024

FEDERAL BUDGET RESPONSE: 2024

The 2024 Federal Budget is a clear attempt by the Liberal government to appeal to popular progressive sentiments without making ...
'Water is life': BC water protection survey results

‘Water is life’: BC water protection survey results

The results of our 2024 BC water survey are in. See this snapshot of responses to the threats to clean ...