Tag: resilience
Canada, British Columbia and First Nations Leadership Council sign a historic...
Vancouver - The governments of Canada and British Columbia (B.C.), and the First Nations Leadership Council (FNLC) have signed a first-of-its-kind, tripartite framework agreement...
B.C. strengthens community preparedness for climate-related disasters
First Nations and local governments throughout B.C. will benefit from funding to help strengthen resilience against climate-related hazards, such as flooding, drought, wildfires and...
Elliott Cappell Named Director of Climate Change for WSP in Canada
WSP announced that it has appointed Elliott Cappell to lead its climate change and resilience activities.
“The greatest benefit we can provide our clients when...
Water Supply at Risk for 1.9 Billion People Worldwide: Study
New research has found that water towers, which provide water resources to 1.9 billion people globally, are at risk due to the threats related...
Alberta Confirms Funding for Flood Resilience Projects in 2019 Budget
Alberta’s 2019 Budget includes more than $43 million for 15 projects that will increase flood resilience in municipalities and Indigenous communities across the province.
“Albertans...
Ontario Supports Green Infrastructure Investments in Small Communities
Starting October 28, communities in Ontario with populations under 100,000 can apply for funding to support infrastructure through the Green Infrastructure stream under the...
Saskatchewan Funding Long-Term Flood Mitigation Program
Saskatchewan’s Minister responsible for the Saskatchewan Water Security Agency (WSA), Dustin Duncan, has announced that WSA is again transitioning the Emergency Flood Damage Reduction...
Funding Announced to Prevent Bridge Washout in Western Newfoundland
The governments of Canada and Newfoundland and Labrador announced funding to mitigate the risk of bridge washouts and flooding on provincial highways and roads.
“Heavy...
Federal Funding Supporting 61 Flood Mitigation Projects in Ontario
Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness Ralph Goodale announced over $7.75 million in funding to support work on 61 new projects in Ontario...
Resilient Vancouver Strategy Launched by City of Vancouver
The City of Vancouver has launched Resilient Vancouver, a multi-year strategy aimed at enhancing the capacity of the city’s neighbourhoods, government, and infrastructure to serve...
