Canada Invests in Climate Change Adaptation Around Ontario’s Great Lakes
January 20, 2025
The Government of Canada announced today a significant investment of $100 million over five years to support climate change adaptation projects around the Great Lakes in Ontario. The funding will be used to help communities prepare for the impacts of climate change, such as increased flooding, extreme heat, and droughts.
“The Great Lakes are a vital part of Canada’s economy and environment,” said the Minister of Environment and Climate Change, Steven Guilbeault. “This investment will help communities adapt to the impacts of climate change and protect the Great Lakes for future generations.”
The funding will be used to support a variety of projects, including:
- Building and repairing infrastructure to protect against flooding
- Planting trees and restoring wetlands to help reduce erosion and flooding
- Developing early warning systems for extreme weather events
- Educating communities about climate change and adaptation measures
The Government of Canada is working with the Province of Ontario and other partners to implement these projects. The funding will be provided through the Disaster Mitigation and Adaptation Fund, which was created in 2018 to help communities across Canada adapt to the impacts of climate change.
“The Great Lakes are a vital part of our economy and our environment,” said the Premier of Ontario, Doug Ford. “This investment will help us protect the Great Lakes and the communities that rely on them.”
The investment in climate change adaptation is part of the Government of Canada’s broader efforts to address climate change. The government has committed to reducing Canada’s greenhouse gas emissions by 40% below 2005 levels by 2030, and to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050.
“Climate change is already having a significant impact on the Great Lakes,” said the President of the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Cities Initiative, David Ullrich. “This investment will help communities adapt to the impacts of climate change and protect the Great Lakes for future generations.”
The Government of Canada’s investment in climate change adaptation around the Great Lakes is a significant step forward in protecting Canada’s economy and environment from the impacts of climate change. The funding will help communities prepare for the impacts of climate change and protect the Great Lakes for future generations.
Canada Invests in Climate Change Adaptation Around Ontario’s Great Lakes
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