Better climate-risk mapping data a must as Canada addresses housing crisis, says experts

The state of flood and hazard mapping across Canada is varied, with some of the available data around 30 or 40 years old, according to Sarah Miller, research lead for adaptation with the Canadian Climate Institute.

Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault announced a $5.5-million call for proposals to fund projects in flood mapping science, hydrologic prediction, and climate adaptation on Sept. 21, 2023.The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

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BY JESSE CNOCKAERT

April 8, 2024

Building more homes to address the housing crisis must take in consideration extreme weather events, and that requires better climate mapping data which Canada is currently lacking, according to climate and housing experts.

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