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Multi-sectoral Network Launches New Initiative Called Unflood Ontario

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A multi‐sectoral network of over 50 community foundations, insurance industry representatives, businesses, environmental groups, and green infrastructure advocates have launched a new initiative called Unflood...

Kashechewan and Fort Albany First Nations Receive Support for Plans to...

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The Government of Canada is working in close partnership with the Mushkegowuk Council Emergency Services Manager. This is to support the First Nations communities...

Budget 2021: A Healthy Environment for a Healthy Economy

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Chrystia Freeland, deputy prime minister and minister of finance, released Budget 2021: A Recovery Plan for Jobs, Growth, and Resilience, on April 19, 2021. “This budget...

Province of B.C. Urges Residents to Prepare for Spring Flood Season

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The Province of B.C. is urging British Columbians to follow all directions of local authorities and take steps to prepare for the possibility of...

Calling on “Team Canada” to Prepare for Spring Flooding

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Question: What do COVID-19 and spring flooding have in common? Answer: They both cause hardship and economic instability—if Canadians are not prepared. While we all...

Unprecedented High Water Levels Expected Across NWT

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The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is advising the that unprecedented high water levels are expected across the territory this spring, which will...

Ontario Government Provides Update on Flooding Strategy

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The initiatives being adopted as part of Ontario’s Flooding Strategy will help ensure that the public is better prepared for flooding events and flood...

Ontario Provides Funding to Help Municipalities Prepare for Extreme Weather

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The Ontario government is providing up to $2 million in additional funding to extend the Build Back Better pilot project through 2023. Through this program,...

Protecting the Port Lands

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It’s been 15 years since the Port Lands Flood Protection project officially began, with an Environmental Assessment (EA) to study how best to restore...

Canadian Cities Receive C+ Score on Flood Preparedness

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Canadian cities received a C+ grade on flood preparedness in a study conducted by the Intact Centre on Climate Adaptation at the University of Waterloo. The study shows...

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