In this in-depth feature we brought together some of the leading experts from the insurance industry, academia, and practice to reflect on the progress made and the challenges remaining for fire management in Canada. By Paul Kovacs, Alice Cullingford, …
Policy
Let’s talk about building back better
By Robert Glasser There was never a more appropriate time to examine the issue of building back better in the context of post-disaster recovery than the present. Millions of people are on the move because of disasters. In Africa, drought continues to d …
Building Back Better: a federal government perspective
Strengthening the resilience of communities to disasters continues to be a priority for Canada. Public Safety Canada’s National Disaster Mitigation Program (NDMP) is part of the Government’s commitment to build safer and more resilient communities and …
Adapting to the changing risk of climate hazards
Climate change adaptation requires a fundamental shift in the approach used to manage risks.