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09/01/2026

Last chance to register for the Hybrid Certified Install Technician Training

Fridays at 1 pm starting this week: September 4th!
13 weeks of live sessions + online modules, built for working professionals.

$795 members | $895 non-members

Registration is closing soon!

Register today: https://cwqa.ca/member-information/events/ #!event/register/2026/9/4/hybrid-install-technician-training

08/28/2026

The Canadian Water Quality Association is monitoring the evolving tariff situation closely. We welcome the Government of Canada’s support initiatives, which offer critical relief to businesses and workers facing supply chain disruptions.

For our sector, including treatment operators, equipment manufacturers, and service providers, tariff impacts are real. We’re tracking code classifications and supply chain vulnerabilities to understand where our members are most exposed.

CWQA is committed to advocating for the water industry’s interests as this dispute continues. We’re asking our members to share feedback on tariff codes affecting their operations so we can represent your concerns effectively.

08/19/2026

Registration is now open for the next “Alternative Tools of the Trade” Webinar Series.

Join us on September 21st for an introduction to Viega LLC, one of our newest members. Pete H., their technical trainer, will be here to talk about their ProPress technology. This game-changer removes soldering, making plumbing installations faster and cleaner.

Registration:
Members: FREE
Non-members: $50 CAD

Date: September 21st, 2026, 1 p.m. (EDT)

08/18/2026

Shelley Peters, our Executive Director, is at CIPH - The Canadian Institute of Plumbing & Heating Plumbing and Mechanical Advisory Council meeting in Niagara this week. Yesterday, they discussed plumbing codes and standards and how they affect manufacturers, distributors, and consumers in plumbing, HVAC, and water treatment.

Thank you to CIPH for bringing Canadian Water Quality Association to the table and to keep water flowing for all!

Looking forward to today’s conversations with all regulatory bodies on the council.

07/24/2026

Something new is coming to CWQA training. 💧

This September, our Install Technician Training launches in a brand new hybrid format: self-paced online learning paired with live weekly classes every Friday, led by CWQA Education Consultant Jason Jackson It’s all delivered through our brand new learning platform, built to make certification easier to access no matter where you are in Canada.

Registration opens July 31. Mark your calendar!

07/20/2026

The June 30 drought update painted one picture. Then July happened.

At the end of June, drought covered just 13% of Canada’s agricultural land, down from 66% a year ago. But the dry conditions didn’t disappear. They shifted north and east, into Quebec, Labrador, BC’s Interior, and the NWT.

Then July happened. In roughly 10 days, the fire season went from below average to over 2.7 million hectares burned, with 900+ active fires and smoke reaching communities far from the flames.

Drought stresses source water. Smoke and ash challenge treatment long after fires are out. If your community is affected, check your water supply and treatment systems now.

07/16/2026

Wildfire smoke is covering much of Canada right now. 🔥
But the air isn’t the only thing affected. Every rainfall washes ash and contaminants into lakes, rivers, and wells and some impacts take months to show up.

Affected by fire? Test before you trust. A CWQA member near you can help.

06/18/2026

We’re happy to announce that Mark Harris from the Canadian Federation of Independent Business CFIB-FCEI will be the speaker for our 2nd webinar in the “Alternative Tools of the Trade” series: Discover the Savings Available to Your Business & Employees.

Mark is the National Account Executive for Group Relationships and Engagement at CFIB, and, as a former business owner, he brings firsthand insight into the challenges and rewards of running a small business. In this session, he’ll walk through the savings available to your business and your employees through CWQA’s partnership with CFIB.

📅 Thursday, July 9, 2026
💻 Online

Free for members: just be sure you’re logged in to your member account to have member pricing applied at registration.

06/16/2026

CIPH - The Canadian Institute of Plumbing & Heating Annual Business Conference is underway right now in beautiful St. Andrews, NB and we just wrapped up a fireside chat featuring our Executive Director, Shelley Peters Peters. Shelley sat down with a group of fellow association leaders to talk through what it really takes to lead member-driven organizations right now. From shifting regulations, to new technology, to a lot of uncertainty.

Moderated by Eric Truskoski, the conversation brought together Sandy MacLeod, Tania Johnston, Kerry Stackpole, and Stephen Yurek for an honest look at how associations can keep delivering real value, stronger engagement, and effective advocacy for their members, no matter what’s thrown their way.

Thanks to CIPH - The Canadian Institute of Plumbing & Heating for bringing this group together, and to our fellow panellists for such a genuine, forward-looking conversation!

06/04/2026

AI isn’t coming to the water treatment industry, it’s already here.

From customer service and marketing to sales and operations, water treatment companies are already using AI tools to work smarter and deliver better customer experiences.

Join us on June 25th for the first Webinar in our new series “Alternative Tools of the Trade”: “How AI Can Help Water Treatment Companies Improve Sales, Service, and Customer Experience”

Featuring Jay Patel, AI Solutions Specialist at Rossy.ai, who works with service-based businesses on AI-powered communication and workflow solutions built for companies just like yours.

You’ll learn:
✅ How AI can streamline your sales process and lead follow-up
✅ Ways to improve customer service and appointment booking without adding staff
✅ Practical tools for CRM workflows and emergency routing you can start using right away

Free for CWQA members | $50 for non-members

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