Sherbrooke – Canadian universities play a pivotal role in efforts to understand and address climate change, biodiversity loss, and pollution. The Government of Canada relies on sound scientific research to make evidence-based decisions and build a low-carbon economy while protecting the environment for present and future generations. These institutions leverage the talent of world-class scientists and researchers to generate new …
Gatineau – This year’s 28th edition of the country’s top weather stories features record wildfires and their billowing smoke, blistering heat, flooding, heavy rainfall, droughts, and hurricanes. These unprecedented events resulted in the loss of lives, as well as personal and economic impacts for Canadians across the country. David Phillips, Senior Climatologist at Environment and Climate Change Canada, presented Canada’s …
Ottawa – On September 21, 2023, Environment and Climate Change Canada announced $8 million in funding toward flood mapping and climate adaptation. As part of this amount, $3 million has been awarded to universities and non-profit organizations under the Flood Hazard Identification and Mapping Program to develop flood science and integrate the impacts of climate change and uncertainty in flood …
Toronto – A City of Toronto staff report going before the Economic and Community Development Committee on Tuesday, April 25, is recommending revised criteria for activating Warming Centres during the winter response season. The report recommendations respond to direction given by City Council in February to review current procedures regulating the opening of Warming Centres. Based on the evidence reviewed, …
