‘Disaster in slow motion’ for Canada’s coasts | DEMCON speakers challenge emergency managers

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Rising oceans, storm surges ‘disaster in slow motion’ for coasts

As studies warn of rising seas and accelerated erosion resulting from climate change, coastal communities in Canada are wondering what the future holds. » Read More

UN climate talks poised for deal creating disaster fund

Negotiators say they have struck a potential breakthrough deal on the thorniest issue of United Nations climate talks in Egypt. » Read More

Q&A with Winnipeg’s assistant chief of emergency management Jason Shaw

Jason Shaw leads the Office of Emergency Management ensuring Winnipeg is operationally prepared for potential hazards and risks. » Read More

DEMCON speakers challenge emergency managers

Ontario Disaster & Emergency Management Conference speakers addressed disaster communication, vulnerabilities, burnout, and the elephant in the room: the pandemic response. Here's our roundup of some key sessions from last week’s conference in Toronto. » Read More

Flood-impact map a Canadian first

A Western University flood-control expert has developed the first Canada-wide maps showing how floodplains – including low-lying areas of major cities like Vancouver and Montreal – may become inundated in the next 80 years under various climate change scenarios. » Read More

News

U.S. public safety accounts urge caution on Twitter after changes

Amid the slew of changes at Twitter, public information officers behind U.S. government accounts are cautiously waiting out the turmoil and urging the public to verify accounts. » Read More

CSIS director supported invoking Emergencies Act, inquiry hears

Canadian Security Intelligence Service director David Vigneault’s testimony is key to the Public Order Emergency Commission. » Read More

Watch: Inside the Hurricane Fiona Charlottetown reception centre

David Horner, Canadian Red Cross site manager, explains the services offered by the Red Cross at the reception centre in Charlottetown. » Read More

Events

Manitoba Disaster Management Conference

Jan. 25-27, 2023
Winnipeg
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CatIQ Connect 2023

Feb. 7-8, 2023
Toronto
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International Conference on Urban Disaster Recovery Planning and Disaster Risk Reduction

May 22-23, 2023
Vancouver
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IAEM Canada Council Conference

June 6-9, 2023
Halifax
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