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Saint John asking for federal funding to help mitigate climate change impact
A proposal submitted to the Disaster Mitigation Adaptation Fund is asking for $11.9 million in federal funding. Continue reading
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Hamilton seeks $63 million in federal funding to face impacts of climate change
Hamilton Mayor Fred Eisenberger says climate change is a thing and it’s about “preparing ourselves to deal with these issues as opposed to waiting for them to happen.” Continue reading
‘We’re not the first jurisdiction that’s been struggling’: Alberta premier wants more dialogue on disasters
Alberta Premier Rachel Notley says the devastating fire in Fort McMurray underlines the need for a national discussion on disaster mitigation. Continue reading
Premiers want feds to restore disaster funding
Government leaders in Western Canada are meeting to discuss pushing Ottawa to reverse historic funding cuts to disaster-mitigation programs. Continue reading