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COMMENTARY: New Ontario water and sanitation law could pave the way for the financialization of public water

May 13, 2026 | Daily News

Ontario’s new Water and Wastewater Public Corporations Act could open the door to the “financialization” of public water systems by shifting control from municipalities to arm’s-length corporations that may prioritize investor returns over public accountability and affordability. Read the full story by The Conversation.


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