Canada Invests in Climate Change Adaptation to Keep Communities Safe in British Columbia and Across Canada
November 14, 2024
The Government of Canada announced today a significant investment of $300 million to support climate change adaptation projects in British Columbia and across Canada. This investment will help communities become more resilient to the impacts of climate change, such as extreme weather events, rising sea levels, and changing precipitation patterns.
“Climate change is already having a real impact on our communities, and we need to take action now to protect our people and our economy,” said the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change. “This investment will help us to build a more resilient Canada, one that is better prepared to withstand the challenges of a changing climate.”
The funding will be used to support a range of projects, including:
- Upgrading and expanding flood control infrastructure
- Improving drainage systems to reduce flooding risks
- Building new seawalls and other coastal protection measures
- Creating natural buffers to protect communities from extreme weather events
- Developing and implementing climate change adaptation plans
“This funding is a significant step forward in our efforts to build a more resilient British Columbia,” said the Honourable Katrine Conroy, Minister of Forests, Lands, Natural Resource Operations and Rural Development. “These projects will help us to protect our communities, our infrastructure, and our economy from the impacts of climate change.”
The Government of Canada is committed to working with provinces, territories, Indigenous communities, and other partners to build a more resilient Canada. This investment is part of a broader effort to reduce the risks and costs of climate change and to ensure that our communities are prepared for the challenges ahead.
Additional Information:
- The Government of Canada has committed to investing $300 million in climate change adaptation projects in British Columbia and across Canada.
- The funding will be used to support a range of projects, including upgrading flood control infrastructure, improving drainage systems, building new seawalls, and creating natural buffers to protect communities from extreme weather events.
- This investment is part of a broader effort to reduce the risks and costs of climate change and to ensure that our communities are prepared for the challenges ahead.
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