Mackenzie River

A new national park in the Yukon being explored by the Gwich'in Tribal Council, the First Nation of Nacho Nyak Dun, and the Governments of Canada and Yukon

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星期一, 四月 22, 2024
Negotiation, Climate change, Citizenship, Nature, Parks Canada, Ecosystem, The Falcon (fictional detective), Fortification, National park, First Nations, Risk, Biodiversity, News, Supreme court, Peel watershed, Partnership, Environment, Mackenzie River, Exercise, Biodiversity loss, Culture, Grand, Collaboration, Gwichʼin, NT, Peel, Supreme, Vuntut National Park, Indigenous peoples, Government, Forestry

The forests are essential for sustaining boreal caribou as well as other iconic Canadian species including grizzly bears, peregrine falcons, and moose.

Key Points: 
  • The forests are essential for sustaining boreal caribou as well as other iconic Canadian species including grizzly bears, peregrine falcons, and moose.
  • A national park – potentially the fourth in the Yukon Territory -- in the Peel Watershed would only be created with the full support the Gwich'in Tribal Council and the First Nation of Nacho Nyak Dun.
  • The signing of this collaboration accord between the Gwich'in Tribal Council, the First Nation of Nacho Nyak Dun, Parks Canada, and the Government of Yukon is great news.
  • Currently, the Yukon Territory has a total of three national parks or national park reserves: Ivvavik National Park; Kluane National Park and Reserve; and Vuntut National Park.

High and dry: Federal budget 2024 misses the mark on water-related investments

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星期四, 四月 18, 2024
Water supply, Health, Built environment, Wetland, Growth, Federation, Flood, Policy, Drought, Hope, Mackenzie River, City, Housing, Investment, National Water Commission, Water, Fire, St. Lawrence River, Fraser River, Rehabilitation, Weather

Forest fires in British Columbia are expected to begin earlier and last longer this year and severe multi-year droughts are forecast for the Prairies.

Key Points: 
  • Forest fires in British Columbia are expected to begin earlier and last longer this year and severe multi-year droughts are forecast for the Prairies.
  • In the lead-up to the federal government’s 2024 budget, there was hope for investments in water management and water-related infrastructure to help address some of these issues.

Fires and droughts

  • The budget is light on details — and critical infrastructure investments — regarding the management of fires and droughts.
  • But they are often politically contentious and have many social and environmental impacts that need to be weighed during the decision-making process.
  • Given the recurring jurisdictional spats between Ottawa and the provinces over water management issues, this lack of commitment to large-scale infrastructure is perhaps unsurprising.

Focus on emergency management

  • In contrast to Ottawa’s actions, Alberta recently dedicated funds in its provincial budget to address the urgent threat of a looming drought.
  • On the topic of fires, while the federal government acknowledged in early April the looming destructive wildfire season, the budget is focused exclusively on emergency management and firefighter training.
  • While it’s important to prepare, such a focus ignores an arguably more pressing problem — the lack of infrastructure required to provide the water for firefighting.

Floods

  • It did, however, propose almost $7 million over five years for the Meteorological Service of Canada’s early warning system for extreme weather events, with a focus on floods and storm surges.
  • However, this type of policy approach doesn’t address the root causes that result in the occurrence of floods; rather, it focuses on paying out for damages after the floods have happened.
  • Ultimately, what is perhaps most striking about the issue of floods in the 2024 budget is how little attention they received and how much of it may be buried under housing-related budget measures.

Housing and wastewater

  • The third major water-related aspect we examined in the 2024 budget concerned housing and water management in the built environment.
  • There were many welcome references in the budget about the need to invest in urban storm water and wastewater infrastructure.
  • This is definitely an important component in dealing with rapid growth and housing affordability issues in Canadian cities, but it will be critical for infrastructure investments to go beyond the status quo and incorporate novel storm-water systems and green infrastructure.

What still needs to be done

  • In the end, this budget did little to address the concerns many Canadians have about climate-related impacts and water security.
  • There must be investments in sustainable water-use programs and timely water measurements.
  • The above being said, infrastructure alone won’t solve the complex issues of climate-related water management.


Kerry Black receives funding from the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council, the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council and the Canadian Institutes of Health Research. David Barrett receives funding from the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council, provincial research grants, and collaborates on projects receiving NSERC Alliance funding.

On World Water Day, the Government of Canada announces funding for new community projects to protect fresh water

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星期五, 三月 22, 2024
Community, Environment, Organization, Natural Resources, Federation, Common, World Water Day, River, Biodiversity, Fresh water, Mackenzie River, Water quality, Investment, Climate change, PARC, Water, Heart, Ecosystem, Yellow perch, St. Lawrence River, Ministry, Fraser River, Breeding, Drinking water, Canal

Today, the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, announced over $800,000 in funding for new projects and ongoing initiatives under the Community Interaction Program.

Key Points: 
  • Today, the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, announced over $800,000 in funding for new projects and ongoing initiatives under the Community Interaction Program.
  • As part of the St. Lawrence Action Plan 2011–2026, the Community Interaction Program supports community projects aimed at conserving biodiversity, promoting sustainability, and improving water quality in the St. Lawrence River.
  • Its unique ecosystem and habitats remind us of the importance of supporting community projects to preserve biodiversity and protect fresh water in Canada.
  • The Community Interaction Program supports projects that aim to:
    Protect or restore biodiversity in the St. Lawrence

Federal Government opens the door to projects that help keep Canadian fresh water clean and healthy

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星期一, 一月 22, 2024
Letter, Research, Government, Mackenzie River, Drinking water, Heart, Food, Seine, Fresh water, Environmental monitoring, Organization, Student, St. Lawrence River, Special, Water, MB, Investment, Red River Valley, Water quality, Environment, Parliament, Agency, Health, Partnership, Climate change, Lake Erie, Ecosystem, Federation, Travel, Fraser River, Indigenous peoples, Aquaculture

The Lake Winnipeg Research Consortium and the Manitoba Métis Federation participated in today's announcement to highlight their projects currently funded by the Canada Water Agency.

Key Points: 
  • The Lake Winnipeg Research Consortium and the Manitoba Métis Federation participated in today's announcement to highlight their projects currently funded by the Canada Water Agency.
  • The Government of Canada will build on the progress made from these initiatives by continuing to invest in projects that protect the country's treasured watersheds.
  • $85.1 million over five years, starting in 2023–2024, and $21 million ongoing thereafter to support the creation of a Canada Water Agency.
  • The new Canada Water Agency is the federal agency focused on fresh water, working in partnership with Indigenous peoples, provinces, territories, and stakeholders to strengthen collaboration.

Government of Canada invests in community-based projects across the country to protect fresh water

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星期三, 十二月 20, 2023
Climate change, Agency, Zebra mussel, Water quality, Aquatic, Erosion, Environment, Health, Mackenzie River, The Honourable, River, Water, St. Lawrence River, Pays (France), Fresh water, Indigenous peoples, Cocagne, New Brunswick, Biodiversity loss, Government revenue, Parliament

NORTH HATLEY, QC, Dec. 20, 2023 /CNW/ - Clean and healthy fresh water is essential to Canadians, communities, and businesses across the country.

Key Points: 
  • NORTH HATLEY, QC, Dec. 20, 2023 /CNW/ - Clean and healthy fresh water is essential to Canadians, communities, and businesses across the country.
  • EcoAction provides financial support to non-profit and non-government organizations for local projects that improve water quality and contribute to the protection of Canada's fresh water and ecosystem health.
  • EcoAction is managed by the Canada Water Agency, the new federal agency focused on fresh water.
  • It requires that at least 50 percent of the total project value be funded from sources other than the Government of Canada.

Canada invites applications for funding to protect freshwater ecosystems

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星期一, 十二月 18, 2023
Climate change, Community, Partnership, Research, Environment, Health, Mackenzie River, River, Water, St. Lawrence River, Fresh water, Organization, Indigenous peoples

GATINEAU, QC, Dec. 18, 2023 /CNW/ - Canadians are taking action to protect the health of precious freshwater ecosystems in watersheds across the country.

Key Points: 
  • GATINEAU, QC, Dec. 18, 2023 /CNW/ - Canadians are taking action to protect the health of precious freshwater ecosystems in watersheds across the country.
  • These local activities are crucial to address water quality challenges that pose an increasing threat to freshwater ecosystems.
  • Led by the Canada Water Agency, these Freshwater Ecosystem Initiatives advance priorities under Canada's strengthened Freshwater Action Plan by investing in partner-led projects that will have a positive and measurable impact on fresh water and Canadians.
  • For more information on the call for proposals, including eligibility criteria and how to apply for funding, please visit the Funding Programs webpage .

Keeping our waters clean now and into the future

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星期三, 五月 24, 2023
Plan, St. Lawrence River, Great Lakes Areas of Concern, Drinking water, MB, Water quality, Water, Nutrient, Climate change, Element, Government, Nature, Agency, Fresh water, Canada Water Act, Indigenous self-government in Canada, First Nations, Environment, Health, Glass, Legislation, Maple syrup, Oil, Aquaculture, Indigenous peoples, Mackenzie River

And as climate change and pollution increasingly threaten our waters, we must work together to keep it clean and healthy, now and into the future.

Key Points: 
  • And as climate change and pollution increasingly threaten our waters, we must work together to keep it clean and healthy, now and into the future.
  • Today, the Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, highlighted another step forward with the Budget 2023 investment to protect Canada's freshwater supply by establishing a new Canada Water Agency.
  • As stewards of these lands and waters for millennia, consultation and cooperation with Indigenous Peoples is critical.
  • The renewed and strengthened plan will support the clean up of areas of concern in the Great Lakes, for example.

Government of Canada invests in co-management of Marine Protected Areas in the Inuvialuit Settlement Region

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星期五, 七月 8, 2022
Knowledge, Department, World Oceans Day, Science, Inuvialuit, Indigenous self-government in Canada, MPA, Arctic Ocean, Mackenzie River, Climate change, Government, Industry, Food, World Ocean Review, Partnership, ISR, MPAS, Inuvialuit Settlement Region, Canadian Coast Guard, Traditional knowledge, NT, Leadership, Protected area, Joint, Whaling, Fishery, Indigenous, Arctic, Beaufort Sea

Since 2015, Canada has increased protection of its marine and coastal areas from less than one percent to over 14 percent.

Key Points: 
  • Since 2015, Canada has increased protection of its marine and coastal areas from less than one percent to over 14 percent.
  • Western Arctic Oceans Day is an annual celebration co-hosted by the Department of Fisheries and Oceans and the Inuvialuit Regional Corporation.
  • Co-management of Marine Protected Areas informed by Indigenous Knowledge will allow for a stronger, healthier, and more sustainable Arctic and North."
  • A co-management Agreement was negotiated with the Joint Secretariat of the Inuvialuit Settlement Region on behalf of the Fisheries Joint Management Committee and the Inuvialuit Game Council.

Canadian Coast Guard Completes 2021 Arctic Operational Season

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星期二, 十二月 21, 2021
Indigenous peoples, Canadian Coast Guard, National security, Canadian Hydrographic Service, Publication, Inuit, North Pole, Risk, MCTS, Aklavik, NWT, Exercise, Department of National Defence (Canada), MB, First Nations, Canadian Coast Guard Auxiliary, NU, Naujaat, Rescue coordination centre, Standard Marine Communication Phrases, Mackenzie River, Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility, Industry, Government, Acquisition, Transport Canada, Organization, COVID-19, JRCC, Coast guard, List of members of the International Hydrographic Organization, Department, CCGS Jean Goodwill, Safety, Rankin Inlet, MTI Home Video, Partnership, Animal, Whaling, Private investigator, Oil, Iqaluit, NT, Arctic, Arctic, QC, Indigenous

YELLOWKNIFE, NT, Dec. 21, 2021 /CNW/ - The Canadian Coast Guard completed its 2021 Arctic operational season on November 20, 2021.

Key Points: 
  • YELLOWKNIFE, NT, Dec. 21, 2021 /CNW/ - The Canadian Coast Guard completed its 2021 Arctic operational season on November 20, 2021.
  • The Canadian Coast Guard was involved in 22 search and rescue cases in 2021, while the Canadian Coast Guard Auxiliary responded to 34 cases.
  • Under the Oceans Protection Plan, the Canadian Coast Guard is actively working with Indigenous and northern residents to support the Canadian Coast Guard Auxiliary across the Arctic.
  • "I would like to thank the Canadian Coast Guard, and the Inuit and northern Canadian Coast Guard Auxiliary partners, for completing the 2021 Arctic operations season.

Legislation advancing responsible co-management of natural resources in North receives Royal Assent

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星期六, 六月 22, 2019
Sahtu, Politics of the Northwest Territories, NORTHWEST TERRITORIES, Mackenzie River, Mackenzie, Physical geography, Provinces and territories of Canada, Government of the Northwest Territories, Sahtu Dene and Metis Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement, John T'Seleie

At the time, a number of Indigenous governments and organizations in the Northwest Territories raised concerns about the planned restructuring of the Mackenzie Valley Land and Water Board.

Key Points: 
  • At the time, a number of Indigenous governments and organizations in the Northwest Territories raised concerns about the planned restructuring of the Mackenzie Valley Land and Water Board.
  • The Tich Government and Sahtu Secretariat Incorporated filed for an injunction with the Supreme Court of the Northwest Territories to suspend the related provisions, which was granted in February 2015.
  • The Sahtu, Gwich'in and Wek'ezhi boards will remain as panels of the Mackenzie Valley Land and Water Board.
  • The Canada Petroleum Resources Act regulates the disposition of oil and gas rights on federal Crown lands in the North and in Canada's offshore areas not under federal-provincial co-management administration.