Canada's Climate Emergency Governance Crisis

Climate change is causing more frequent and severe emergencies like floods and fires, which disproportionately affect vulnerable populations and are driving social inequality. The way emergency management is governed in Canada can either help or hinder these groups. Research found that when emergency management responsibilities are handed over to local governments, they often have limited control over how emergencies are handled, despite being responsible for implementing policies and programs. To improve outcomes for these groups and build community resilience, experts recommend providing reliable funding and giving local governments more autonomy to make decisions about emergency management.