Submission
Supporting Timely Decision-Making for Major Projects
WaterPower Canada’s submission to the federal government’s consultation on proposed legislative, regulatory and policy reforms to accelerate major projects. It […]
Making a DifferenceClean. Renewable. Reliable. Available.
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.
New ReportIndigenous Partnerships
Through stories of ownership, procurement, workforce development, and stewardship, the report highlights how Indigenous Nations and communities are increasingly participating in energy development as owners, employers, business partners, environmental stewards, and decision-makers.
New ReportThe True Value of Hydropower
Our new report, The True Value of Hydropower, finds that when electricity systems are evaluated on a system-wide and long-term basis, hydropower emerges as one of the most cost-effective and reliable clean energy resources available.
Our ImpactYear In Review
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.
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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.
Reliable, renewable, proudly Canadian. Check out our video.
Every Day We GenerateCheck it Out
EVERY DAY we generate for you! Our industry is so proud and grateful to be providing clean and renewable electricity to 6 out of 10 Canadian homes and businesses. Check out our video.
LearnWaterpower is in Canada’s DNA
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.
Third Largest Waterpower producer
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 Capacity
550+ facilities representing 82,000+ MW of installed capacity
48,790 Jobs
48,000+ jobs supported by the sector
MembershipAdvocating for the waterpower industry since 1998
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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News Release
WaterPower Canada releases Paths Forward 2026, highlighting evolving Indigenous partnerships in Canadian hydropower
Examples from across Canada illustrate the growing diversity of Indigenous partnerships in hydropower OTTAWA, ON, June 25, 2026 — WaterPower […]
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News Release
Statement on the Churchill River Independent Review
Statement by Lorena Patterson, President and CEO of WaterPower Canada May 21, 2026, Ottawa, ON – The Report by the Churchill River […]
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News Release
WaterPower Canada Statement on the National Electricity Strategy
Statement by Lorena Patterson, President and CEO of WaterPower Canada May 14, 2026, Ottawa, ON – We welcome the Government of Canada’s launch of […]
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Blog
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Community Stories
From Diesel to Hydro: A Remote Community’s Journey
How one remote community transitioned from diesel generators to clean hydropower, reducing costs and emissions while creating local jobs. Read […]
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Community Stories
4 generations of a family working in Churchill Falls reflect on 50 years of power
A CBC News feature marking the 50th anniversary of the Churchill Falls Generating Station shares the story of one family […]
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Community Stories
How Indigenous Partnerships Are Reshaping Canadian Waterpower
June is National Indigenous History Month, a time to recognize the histories, cultures, leadership, and contributions of First Nations, Inuit, […]
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