Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO): Acts, Orders & Regulations
This website contains the most frequently referred to Acts, Orders and Regulations with relation to water.
Indian and Northern Affairs Canada: Water Resources Division
The Water Resources Division is responsible for managing the water resources of the Northwest Territories through the administration of the Northwest Territories Waters Act and Regulations and the Arctic Waters Pollution Prevention Act.
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada: Prairie Farm Rehabilitation Administration
PFRA works with Prairie people to develop a viable agricultural industry and sustainable rural economy in Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta and the Peace River Region of British Columbia.
The Great Lakes of North America
The Great Lakes Region is the largest expanse of freshwater in the world with a unique and diverse landscape. This region which is the size of continental Europe is made up of the US states of Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin along with the Canadian province of Ontario.
Environment Canada: The Green Lane
This Green Lane web site provides a gate way to online Canadian legislation and regulations related to the environment.
Council of Great Lakes Governors (CGLC)
The Council has one simple mission: To encourage and facilitate environmentally responsible economic growth. Through the Council, Governors work collectively to ensure that the entire Great Lakes region is both economically sound and environmentally conscious in addressing today's problems and tomorrow's challenges.
Government of BC: Ministry of Health Services – Drinking Water Program
The Drinking Water Program provides expert advice to Health Authorities, and develops legislation, guidelines and policies on drinking water.
Canadian Council of Ministers of the Environment: Source to Tap
Welcome to the Source to Tap section of the CCME website, where you can learn about protecting Canada's water quality. Find out how and why governments across the country work in the areas of research, monitoring and guidelines.
International Joint Commission (IJC)
The IJC is an independent binational organization established by the Boundary Waters Treaty of 1909. Its purpose is to help prevent and resolve disputes relating to the use and quality of boundary waters and to advise Canada and the United States on related questions.
Canadian Council of Ministers of the Environment: Water
CCME ministers are committed to working collaboratively on key freshwater issues such as water demand and use management and water quality and aquatic ecosystems. While most actions relating to water quality protection and water management are taken by individual jurisdictions, CCME provides a forum to enhance coordination on water quality issues.