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Op-ed: Canada’s hydro power problem is all the barriers blocking it
Canada still has more than 150,000 MW of untapped hydropower potential—nearly double our current capacity. Thousands more megawatts are already […]
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Canada launches HydroFutures to tackle workforce gap
March 26, 2026
WaterPower Canada has announced the launch of HydroFutures, a national careers hub designed to connect the next generation of workers […]
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Op-ed: Canada’s Water Advantage: A Strategic Economic Strength in a Volatile World
March 23, 2026
As energy markets become more volatile and electrification accelerates, hydropower provides long-term reliability, price stability, and the flexibility needed to […]
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New Report Finds Canada’s Clean Energy Planning Tools Overlook Long-Term System Value
February 19, 2026
Study calls for modernizing how energy costs are evaluated February 19, 2026, Ottawa, ON – Canada’s clean energy transition is […]
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WaterPower Canada launches 2026 Dragons’ Dam student innovation competition
January 6, 2026
WaterPower Canada has opened registrations for the 2026 edition of WPC Dragons’ Dam, a student engineering competition that will take place […]
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Powering Net-Zero: Why Waterpower is Canada’s Competitive Advantage
June 10, 2025
As governments, industries, and communities across Canada accelerate efforts to achieve net-zero, one question rises above the rest: how do […]
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Poll shows strong support among Canadians for expanding hydropower
April 28, 2025
A new national poll commissioned by WaterPower Canada and conducted by Abacus Data finds that more than 90% of Canadians support […]
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Op-ed: Amid political turmoil, let’s not forget the human face of energy security
January 20, 2025
Welcome to 2025, and what a start it’s been. Canada rang in the new year with political chaos. Earlier this […]
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Water Power | Canada’s Electricity Powerhouse
December 9, 2024
This piece was featured in The Hill Times on Monday, December 9, 2024 Hydropower is a key reason why Canada’s […]
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Hydropower: The Foundation of Canada’s Renewable Future
September 20, 2024
WaterPower Canada (WPC) is committed to getting the word about waterpower and its role in leading the charge to net […]