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In an effort to safeguard the essential resources of the Great Lakes and provide solutions to help keep water sources safe, clean and well managed, the Government of Canada has partnered with local projects to address key priorities like restoration, prevention of toxins and the reduction of harmful chemicals, as well as increased public engagement, including that of Indigenous Peoples.
The government has awarded $5.1 million to support 46 new projects that will further efforts to protect and restore waterways in 2020-2021 through the Great Lakes Initiative.
“Protecting and restoring our Great Lakes requires collaboration,” says The Honourable Karina Gould, Minister of International Development “The leadership of our many partners and stakeholders on these innovative projects will have a significant impact in improving water quality for millions of Canadians, now and into the future. This work matters to the people who live, work, and play on the shores of the Great Lakes, including my family and the community of Burlington. Our water is our life, and it is up to us to protect it for generations to come. We are proud, as the Government of Canada, to support this important work.”
In the coming weeks, the government has further plans to launch a consultation regarding the creation of a new Canada Water Agency to work with other organizations and individuals to help keep local water sources safe, clean and well managed.
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