Opinion: How will we respond to the clear threat to Canada’s infrastructure? cdnpoli (subs)
The Tank Hill Underpass near Lytton, B.C., is pictured on Nov. 17, 2021, after being wiped out by intense storms.
Governments and policy makers need to accelerate progress in key areas to address Canada’s rapidly growing infrastructure adaptation gap in the face of climate change, writes Ryan Ness.Catastrophes such as the 2021 B.C. floods make it impossible to ignore just how vulnerable Canada’s infrastructure is to the impacts of climate change.Enjoy unlimited website access and the digital newspaper.
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