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Canada’s siloed approach to natural disasters isn’t working

We need more systemic approaches to the ever-increasing threats of heat, drought, wildfires, floods, hailstorms, and other extreme events.

Opinion
BY ALISON SHAW AND LAUREN VINCENT
December 9, 2024

Opinion | BY ALISON SHAW AND LAUREN VINCENT | December 9, 2024

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