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Should the government spend $1 billion on freshwater research to restore and protect large lakes and rivers?

The amount of sewage and wastewater Canada discharges into its waterways is increasing. This is despite regulations introduced in 2012 to curb the problem. Concern is growing among those who fear for the health of Canadians and the environment. Each year, Canada discharges 200 billion liters of raw sewage into its waterways, rivers and oceans.

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Response rates from 12.9k Canada voters.

82%
Yes
18%
No
77%
Yes
15%
No
5%
Yes, but the $1 billion budget is too high
1%
No, we need it but cannot afford it right now
1%
No, instead pursue those directly responsible for damage to lakes and rivers
0%
No, and drastically reduce government spending

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 @8VWB93Rfrom British Columbia  answered…5yrs5Y

Yes, and pursue those directly responsible for damage to lakes and rivers

 @B4VB3F3from Ontario  answered…1yr1Y

Yes, although we need it, we cannot afford it right now, also pursue those directly responsible for damage to lakes and rivers and and drastically reduce government spending wherever and whenever possible ethically and realistically

 @B38NWBTfrom Ontario  answered…1yr1Y

They don't need to spend any money on the research. They already know where most of it comes from (animal agriculture).

 @B27F3VNfrom Ontario  answered…1yr1Y

Yes, but the $1 billion budget is too high, and the government should also actively pursue those directly responsible for damage to lakes and rivers so that they can cut the problem off at the roots and prevent future repeats of this spending.

 @9ZNXRCYfrom Ontario  answered…2yrs2Y

Yes but significantly reduce the budget and also pursue those who are directly responsible for damage to lakes and rivers

 @9SLJBJVfrom British Columbia  answered…2yrs2Y

Yes, , but the price is too high for government funding. Have those responsible for the damage pay as well to exceed the $1 billion

 @9MJ9RZFfrom British Columbia  answered…2yrs2Y

no because if they do that they wont have neough money fi something like covid 19 comes again then tehy will amke nromal peolle pay alot of taxes.

 @9MC4BQLfrom Alberta  answered…2yrs2Y

Yes but 1 billion sounds high. I'd have to compare to the budget and the allocation of the other funds.

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iSideWith. (2026). “Should the government spend $1 billion on freshwater research to restore and protect large lakes and rivers?” — Public Opinion Poll Results. Retrieved June 24, 2026, from https://canada.isidewith.com/polls/4686801474

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