Tag: climate change
P.E.I. Seeks Feedback on Climate Change Adaptation Strategy
Prince Edward Island is seeking feedback on its provincial climate change adaptation strategy.
The University of Prince Edward Island’s (UPEI) Climate Lab created the Prince...
Windsor Sustained $124M in Insured Damage from August Flood
Insurance Bureau of Canada has reported that a significant flooding event in Windsor resulted in more than $124 million in insured damage, according to Catastrophe Indices and Quantification Inc. (CatIQ).
From August...
Premiers Tackle Climate Change & Infrastructure in Canada’s North
The premiers of Canada’s three northern territories met in Yellowknife last week to discuss sustainable development in Canada’s north, including the balance of environmental...
Financial Tools to Increase Coastal Resilience
Every decade or so there is a global catastrophe that redefines the conversation about public policy. For those interested in coastal development and climate...
Drought Levels 3 & 4 in B.C. Watersheds, Despite Spring Floods
The Government of British Columbia has announced a Level 4 drought rating for the Coldwater River watershed and a Level 3 drought rating for...
Man. Launches Consultations to Improve Water Management
The Manitoba government has launched public consultations on three new environmental initiatives, which will improve water management and modernize watershed planning.
“Our government believes there...
Glen Murray, the New Executive Director of the Pembina Institute
Following a flurry of announcements regarding former Environment Minister, Glen Murray's resignation and Premier Wynne's subsequent cabinet shuffle, the Pembina Institute announced today that...
Western Water Resources in a Changing Climate
The Changing Cold Regions Network (CCRN) recently released two documents on the changing environment in Canada’s west, focused on the impacts to water resources.
Future...
Goodale Announces Wastewater Funding, Calls for Climate Change Infra
The federal government has announced $6.5 million for wastewater and stormwater management in Pilot Butte, Saskatchewan.
Announced by Ralph Goodale, Minister of Public Safety and...
Toronto Appoints New Chief Resilience Officer
The City of Toronto has appointed Elliott Cappell as chief resilience officer (CRO), a new position created to lead city-wide resilience-building efforts to help...
