Tag: resilience
Environment minister’s new mandate and to-do list for 2022
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has provided updated mandates for his ministers, including Minister of Environment and Climate Change, Steven Guilbeault.
“During a difficult time,...
Make it Count: Structuring Climate Finance to Meet COP26 Objectives
By Christina Schwantes and Colin Powell
One of the most pressing goals of COP26 is mobilizing climate finance, but we need the right structures in...
Resilience hub launches at COP26 to accelerate global action
An unprecedented collaboration at the COP26 – UN Climate Change Conference UK 2021has resulted in the launch of the COP26 Resilience Hub and accelerate...
International Report on COVID-19 Recovery and Climate Crisis
Urgent action is needed to protect homes, clean air and build resilience, according to a recent report published by the World Health Organization.
The international...
Investing in Buildings: An Investment Priority for a Resilient Recovery
Trinity Bellwoods, a park in downtown Toronto, was in the national news spotlight in May. Media descended on the park to report on the...
Canada Helps Protect Chatham-Kent from Flooding
Marco Mendicino, parliamentary secretary to the minister of infrastructure and communities, and Darrin Canniff, mayor of Chatham-Kent, announced funding for a flood mitigation project...
Canada Helps Protect London, Ontario from Flooding
Funding for phases five to 13 of the West London Dyke Reconstruction Project in London, Ontario was announced by Marco Mendicino, parliamentary secretary to...
Alberta investing in flood resilience infrastructure
As part of its $150 million in dedicated funding to Calgary, the province has approved new Alberta Community Resilience Program grants totalling $15 million...
Canada announces funding for Springbank Off-stream Reservoir
François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities, announced funding for the Springbank Off-Stream Reservoir project in Calgary, Alberta.
In June 2013, communities in southern Alberta...
Canada invests in Toronto and York Region storm protection
Minister of Infrastructure and CommunitiesFrançois-Philippe Champagne has announced funding for four flooding and storm mitigation projects in the City of Toronto and the Regional...
