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An incredible day full of powerful moments, hosted by Water Security for Canadians including @GWFutures @DeGaspeBeaubien, FLOW, @POLISWater, @yourcier, @UNUINWEH, @usask_water @TakeAquaAction @MasseyCollege
A climate crisis is a water crisis. If you didn't get a chance to tune-in for the GWF Canadian leadership conversation on World Water Day, you can watch the full recording here: tinyurl.com/4vz3r75s @TerryDuguid @m_pauze @Laurel_BC
The Canadian Coalition for Healthy Waters recently wrote an Op-Ed in @TorontoStar
While reading consider:
- The opportunity for CAN to be a leader in water management
- CAD vs US Water investment
- The cross-sectoral benefits of freshwater financing
thestar.com/opinion/contribu…
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And all the other amazing women working to make the world a better place @colleen_sklar @bconantcwn @AsstSecTrujillo @kerryeblack @FlowCanada @danikabillie
Commending all women at the International Joint Commission, and all the men who support us there, working to prevent & resolve water disputes along the Cda-US boundary. Water diplomats = some of most dedicated & courageous folks ever @IJCsharedwaters @Rob_Sisson @MinottiFelicia
FLOW member Ralph Pentland responds to "Should We Let the H20 Flow".
He reiterates that "#Canada does have strategies, policies, and #water sharing laws in place", in contrast to what the authors believe.
How does he know? He helped write them.
hilltimes.com/story/2023/02/…
See the original article here: hilltimes.com/story/2023/02/… Thank you to @TheHillTimes for publishing our letter!
FLOW Weekly Water Round-Up - mailchi.mp/68dfe88d90a3/flow… This is it! The Final Water Round Up Of The Year!
FLOW Weekly Water Round-Up - Did the Arctic Make The Grades in Battling Climate Change? mailchi.mp/0fff66eef50a/flow…
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John Pomeroy @USask, Thomas Axworthy @Masseycollege & Emily Hines @FlowCanada call on @Canada to announce creation of Canada Water Agency @CBD_COP15. @GWFutures @usask_water hilltimes.com/story/2022/12/…
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Despite bad news about 26 yr old unknown sewage overflow — Hamilton taking huge steps in transparency & accountability. Created real time monitoring & reporting of sewage. Monitoring Wastewater Overflows & Bypasses City of Hamilton @swimdrinkfish hamilton.ca/home-neighbourho…
The November FLOW Monitor - Dive into FLOW news, reports and our holiday book guide 📖. mailchi.mp/8834be0afc6b/nove…
Be sure to sign up for the FLOW Monitor today to receive tomorrow's Monitor!
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Excited to congratulate FLOW member Ralph Pentland on his being an appointee to the Order of Canada.
Read about Ralph's historic efforts in shaping and protecting freshwater in Canada here: gg.ca/en/media/order-canada-…
@OrderofCanada @GGCanada @CanadianPM
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33 years ago UK Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher warned the world of #climatechange
A scientifically trained right wing liberal urged governments of the world to deal with it - collectively
Climate change deniers, fossil fuel lobbyist, neoliberals ignored her so #ClimateCrisis
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I have just warned global leaders at #COP27:
We are on a highway to climate hell with our foot on the accelerator.
Our planet is fast approaching tipping points that will make climate chaos irreversible.
We need urgent #ClimateAction.
A huge thank you to @Laurel_BC and the @NDP for raising the urgent need for a Canada Water Agency in the House on Friday.
Read it here: ourcommons.ca/PublicationSea…
"We are on highway to climate hell," #COP27
bbc.com/news/live/science-en…
Reminder: every day is world water day
Canada holds 20% of the worlds fresh water supply!
Millions of Canadians rely on fresh water to live, work, and play.
Today on #WorldWaterDay, here’s what we’re doing to protect this critical resource:
A fantastic article on mining issues in Canada by FLOW member Tom Axworthy and Wyatt Petryshen of @wildsight @MasseyCollege
canadatoday.news/ca/opinion-…
As BC finally receives rain following 100 days of drought, it is important to remember the need for an independent Canada Water Agency.
@ElizabethMay @AmitaKuttner @CanadianGreens
greenparty.ca/en/statement/2…