Churchill Falls and Gull Island: What this landmark agreement means for Canada’s energy future
A new agreement between Newfoundland and Labrador, Quebec and the Government of Canada sets out the terms for major new […]
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Want energy security? Canada already has the answer flowing
August 4, 2026
By Lorena Patterson, President and CEO of WaterPower Canada, and Eddie Rich, CEO of the International Hydropower Association Energy security is national security. Rising […]
How Indigenous Partnerships Are Reshaping Canadian Waterpower
June 15, 2026
June is National Indigenous History Month, a time to recognize the histories, cultures, leadership, and contributions of First Nations, Inuit, […]
The Hidden Benefits of Refurbishment: How Waterpower Grows Without New Foundations
May 12, 2026
When people think about waterpower growth, they often picture large new dams and the kind of major infrastructure announcements that […]
Canada cannot meet its climate targets without waterpower
April 9, 2026
The Innavik Hydroelectric Project, developed by Innergex in partnership with the Inukjuak community, is a run-of-river facility that helps reduce […]
The True Value of Hydropower: Why Canada needs better tools to plan its clean energy future
March 2, 2026
Canada is in the middle of a once-in-a-generation energy transformation. As transportation, industry, and heating become increasingly electrified, our country is making […]
Hydro is in for the Long Haul
January 12, 2026
By Gilbert Bennett, P.Eng., Senior Advisor, WaterPower Canada A key lesson of the past two centuries is that the single most important […]
Why Isn’t Hydro in the Clean Energy Spotlight – and Why It Should Be
August 5, 2025
Hydropower is the original renewable energy, and while it doesn’t always get top billing alongside wind, solar, and storage solutions, […]
Powering Reconciliation: Indigenous Leadership in Canada’s Waterpower Sector
June 15, 2025
This Indigenous History Month, WaterPower Canada celebrates the Indigenous communities, leaders, and businesses that are helping to reshape Canada’s clean […]
Canada needs a bold electricity plan—now
May 29, 2025
Canada’s electricity sector offers the new federal government a new playbook, designed to meet rising demand and secure our economic […]