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Top 10 climate disasters cost the world billions in 2022: report

No corner of the globe was spared from the costliest climate impacts in 2022 with all six populated continents represented in the top 10. » Read More

A look at how blizzard stunned even winter wise Buffalo

In a region that prides itself on being able to handle frequent and heavy snowfall, the natural question is: Why was this storm so paralyzing? » Read More

Pakistan appeals for flood aid ahead of donors conference

The U.N. recently warned that the funding raised so far for Pakistan’s flood victims will run out after Jan. 15. » Read More

Researcher: National disaster risk financing plan vital for Canadians

Canada is the only G7 nation not to back insurance industry during ‘mega catastrophes’ says Anne Kleffner with the Haskayne School of Business at the University of Calgary. » Read More

Opinion: Evidence from ancient hurricanes is not good news for the coast

We may be significantly underestimating the threat hurricanes pose to Caribbean islands and the North American coast in the future, writes coastal oceanographer Tyler Winkler. » Read More

News

Matching Fiona relief donations from Ottawa not yet delivered to Red Cross

The Canadian Red Cross says it has provided the federal government with a summary of the donations it feels are eligible to be matched. » Read More

Canada to boost SAR capacity with Cormorant upgrades, flight simulator

The federal government is shelling out $1.24 billion in contracts to upgrade the CH-149 Cormorant fleet and to purchase a flight simulator. » Read More

Saskatchewan receives nearly $20M for 2013 flood recovery

“The financial burden of extreme weather events is extraordinary and this interim payment from the Government of Canada will assist with those costs,” said Saskatchewan Public Safety Minister Christine Tell. » 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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