Waterpower accounts for over 60% of the total electricity generated in Canada, making it the largest source of electricity in the country and a reliable source of clean, renewable energy for all Canadians.
2025 was a milestone year for WaterPower Canada. We advanced key policy priorities, strengthened relationships with policymakers, deepened member engagement, expanded national awareness of hydropower, and brought the community together through impactful events and programs.
Over 60% of Canada’s electricity comes from waterpower – one of the cleanest and most sustainable energy sources available. More than just energy, waterpower is the foundation of Canada’s economy, communities, and future.
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Since the first hydropower facility was commissioned in 1891, waterpower has been woven into the fabric of Canada’s rich history and helped build the country we know today. With more than 500 facilities scattered coast to coast in almost every province and territory, waterpower is truly Canada’s power.
60% Of Canada’s Electricity Generation Canada’s #1 electricity source producing 385 TWh/year, 60+% of Canada’s total electricity generation.
Canada is the third largest hydro producer in the world
Canada’s Green Battery 155,000 MW of technical undeveloped waterpower potential in Canada
No Air Pollutants Canada’s waterpower-dominant electricity grid is the cleanest of all G20 nations
82,307 Megawatts of Installed Capacity550+ facilities representing 82,000+ MW of installed capacity
48,790 Jobs48,000+ jobs supported by the sector
By joining WaterPower Canada, you will position yourself as an industry leader; in-line with a dynamic, national organization that advocates for the Canadian hydropower industry and promotes hydropower as a clean and renewable electricity source.
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Statement by Lorena Patterson, President and CEO of WaterPower Canada November 4, 2025, Ottawa, ON – We welcome the federal […]
Honouring Canada’s renewable energy backbone and its role in a clean energy future October 16, 2025, Ottawa, ON – WaterPower […]
Proclamation recognizes hydropower’s historic and ongoing contribution to the capital region and Canada Ottawa, ON, October 15, 2025 – The […]
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By Gilbert Bennett, P.Eng., Senior Advisor, WaterPower Canada A key lesson of the past two centuries is that the single most important […]
More than 300 industry leaders, policymakers, Indigenous partners, and innovators gathered in Ottawa from October 1-3 for Canadian Waterpower Week […]
Guest blog by Arnaud Rahier, Managing Director, Tractebel Inc. As Canada moves toward decarbonization, there is a growing need for […]
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