National-interest infrastructure needs to be climate proof

There is a strong case for Canada to rethink our economic and climate resilience policies together.

In 2021, the extreme flooding in British Columbia—made 60 per cent more likely by climate change—severed all major routes connecting to the province to the rest of the country. Governments need to make climate-proofing trade corridors and economic infrastructure a national priority, write Dave Sawyer and Ryan Ness.Photograph courtesy of B.C. Transport

Opinion

BY DAVE SAWYER, RYAN NESS

August 20, 2025

Canada is rightfully focused on increasing its competitiveness to support trade (both interprovincial and international) and drive economic growth. But here’s the thing: it’s not just new American unpredictability that poses a threat to our competitiveness. Escalating cl...

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