I'm honestly not quite sure how to convince our provinces to act, unfortunately. Politicians at every level of government don't want to get too involved in defending our waters.
I think that finding the answer to this question is a top priority. We must find a way to ensure that all levels of government work together more effectively. Water doesn't recognize borders. It transcends them. The watersheds of our bodies of water can be very large and can cross borders, hence my focus on the need for coordination and collaboration.
Too often, local stakeholders must shoulder the responsibility for their own bodies of water. Often, they must go up against provincial or federal governments.
I think that one of the main questions right now is this following. How do we protect our waters? As I said, my favourite lake has changed over the course of my life. It's no longer the lake that it used to be when I was young and visiting my grandparents. This outcome must be prevented for all other lakes. The matter can't be taken seriously for just one four‑year term. It requires action over decades.
I know that I haven't really answered the question, which was how to encourage collaboration. Instead, I'm sending a personal message to all governments. They must take action. It's not a matter of power or political games. It's about taking the necessary steps, regardless of political alliances or election strategies.