OTTAWA, Canada – Building a climate-resilient future starts with a plan. Across Canada, local governments are taking proactive steps to strengthen infrastructure, safeguard public services and support long-term community well-being.
Julie Dabrusin, minister of environment and climate change, and Brittany Merrifield, Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) board of directors member, on behalf of FCM president Rebecca Bligh, announced a $5.2 million investment to support 70 communities safeguard their communities with climate adaptation plans, climate-focused asset management strategies, and community-wide climate risk assessments through the Green Municipal Fund’s (GMF) Local Leadership for Climate Adaptation (LLCA) initiative.
This funding will help local governments from across the country take steps from climate awareness to climate action, enabling them to identify their unique risks and develop strategies that can strengthen their local resilience.
The government of Canada and the Federation of Canadian Municipalities are committed to working in partnership to drive local investments that address climate risks, deliver tangible benefits to communities across the country and create lasting change that improves the lives of Canadians, both now and in the future.
Planning today for tomorrow’s challenges
LLCA’s Climate-Ready Plans and Processes (CRPP) supports municipalities of all sizes in creating tailored climate risk assessments and adaptation strategies. By turning climate information into actionable strategies, CRPP helps municipalities lay the groundwork to make smarter infrastructure investments, protect essential services and integrate resilience into day-to-day decision making.
The initiatives announced today will help municipalities across the country navigate a wide range of climate challenges, such as rising temperatures, shifting freeze-thaw cycles, supply chain disruptions and changing water availability. From hazard mapping and asset management improvements to updates in procurement and land use planning, these initiatives are creating a foundation for better local decisions and better outcomes for residents.
With strategic planning in place, these communities will be well positioned to implement meaningful adaptation projects in the years ahead.
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