Among steps we have taken to tackle one of the largest sources of pollution of Canadian water since 2006, our government committed more than $2 billion in direct federal funding to waste water infrastructure projects across Canada. As well, since 2005, municipalities have invested more than $668 million of the gas tax funds for waste water infrastructure.
In 2012 our government put in place waste water system effluent regulations to phase out the release of untreated and undertreated sewage into waterways. This isn't just about improving the quality of our water; it's also about protecting our health, our environment, and our economy.