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As Canada’s national voice for hydropower, WPC provided waterpower sector recommendations to the 2025 Pre-Budget Consultation process.

WaterPower Canada is pleased to have an opportunity to participate in the Department of Finance’s consultation on Chinese Electric Vehicles […]

WaterPower Canada is pleased to provide Minister Rodriguez with input and comments regarding Transport Canada’s five-year review of the Canadian Navigable Waters Act.

WaterPower Canada (WPC) and Electricity Canada jointly provided a detailed submission concerning the potential listing of the American eel under […]

In order to meet Canada’s 2035 emissions target, a clear and credible plan must be in place. WPC wrote to Minister Guilbeault to share the hydropower industry’s concerns and offer our cooperation to help achieve a net-zero future for Canada.


In order for Canada to achieve its net zero aspirations, barriers must be reduced to help expand Canada’s hydroelectric capacity. WPC wrote to Minister Guilbeault to advocate for our sector and call on the government to follow through on its commitments to streamline processes.

The Investment Tax Credits for clean hydrogen projects contain several missed opportunities, constraints, and inaccuracies. WPC has written to the Department of Finance Canada to provide insight to amend and strengthen this legislation.

WaterPower Canada (WPC) is pleased to provide its response to the questions raised in the Canadian Electricity Advisory Council’s (CEAC’s) […]

The Fuel Life Cycle Assessment model does not properly reflect the GHG emissions associated with hydropower. WPC has written to Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC), to call for a review and amendment to this model.

Measures to offset harmful impacts to fish and fish habitat must be realistic while also ensuring consistency and predictability. WPC has provided Minister Lebouthillier with a series of recommendations on behalf of our hydropower industry.