Water
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!

Indigenous Rights, Knowledge, and Tailings
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Tell the federal government to say no to tailings dumping!
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Water – Alternative Federal Budget 2023
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Protect Eisner Cove
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Tailings: Past and Present
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Edmonton World Water Day Symposium 2022
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The Canada Water Agency: All carrot, no stick
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No Water To Waste: Boycott Bottled Water Petition
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