Improving practices and updating standards will take us a long way towards preparing for climate change

Building code standards are significantly out of date when it comes to storm and sanitary sewage pipes.

Liberal MP Bardish Chagger is bringing a petition to the floor of the House to bring attention to a simple but profoundly effective change to the National Building Code, writes Barbara Robinson.The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Opinion

BY BARBARA ROBINSON

October 9, 2024

The expected increase in storm water peaks associated with climate change represents a risk that our engineering infrastructure—both sanitary and storm—will be insufficient. However, an even greater and more tangible risk exists right now.

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