Cutting wait times for water

October 20, 2025 Media inquiries

Alberta’s government has cut wait times for Water Act licences nearly in half over the last year, saving Albertans time and money.

By cutting red tape, setting standards and streamlining processes, Alberta’s government has reduced wait times for Water Act licences by 52 per cent in the last year. This makes it easier for landowners, businesses and municipalities to get the water they need to support growing communities and a thriving economy.

“We are getting government out of the way so that farmers, ranchers, communities and businesses can keep on growing. Routine water applications shouldn’t take months or even years. I’m proud of the work we’ve done over the past two years to show we can maintain Alberta’s world class environmental standards without holding up good projects or keeping Albertans from getting the water they need.”

Rebecca Schulz, Minister of Environment and Protected Areas

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