(HALIFAX, CANADA) – Canada is providing C$34 million (about US$24.4 million or £21.1 million) for 141 projects aimed at helping 128 communities across the country prepare for the effects of climate change.
The federal funding will support measures including protection against extreme heat and flooding, with projects spread across several provinces and communities.
Halifax will receive nearly C$800,000 (about US$574,000 or £497,000) to introduce cooling measures in city parks to help protect residents from extreme heat.
The capital of Nova Scotia was one of the communities highlighted when the funding was announced on Wednesday.
Waterloo, Ontario, will receive C$650,000 (about US$467,000 or £404,000) for measures designed to reduce the effects of extreme heat in residential housing.
In Quebec, the Kanesatake territory will receive C$1 million (about US$716,000 or £622,000) to develop measures aimed at reducing flood risks.
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, will receive C$135,000 (about US$97,000 or £84,000) to study the resilience of residential areas to climate related risks.
Federal Environment Minister Julie Dabrusin announced the funding in Halifax on Wednesday.
The programme covers 141 projects in 128 communities across Canada and is intended to support local measures that can reduce the impact of increasingly severe climate risks.
Canada Funds 141 Climate Resilience Projects
| Amount / Figure | Approx. US$ | Approx. GBP | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total federal funding | C$34 million | $24.4 million | £21.1 million |
| Projects | 141 | — | — |
| Communities | 128 | — | — |
| Halifax, Nova Scotia | C$800,000 | $574,000 | £498,000 |
| Waterloo, Ontario | C$650,000 | $467,000 | £404,000 |
| Kanesatake, Quebec | C$1 million | $718,000 | £622,000 |
| Saskatoon, Saskatchewan | C$135,000 | $97,000 | £84,000 |