Canada can’t afford to fall behind in climate-proofing infrastructure

Preparing for rising heat and heavy rainfall could save governments up to $9-billion in infrastructure costs each year.

The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright

June 1, 2026

Canada’s commissioner of the environment and sustainable development reported earlier this month that the government failed to meet its ...

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