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Cision Canada
30-07-2025
- Business
- Cision Canada
Federal government invests in upgrades to Conception Bay South's Long Pond breakwater Français
CONCEPTION BAY SOUTH, NL, July 30, 2025 /CNW/ - The Long Pond breakwater will be upgraded and fortified after an investment of over $14 million from the federal government and the Town of Conception Bay South. The funding announced today by Paul Connors, Member of Parliament for Avalon, and Darrin Bent, Mayor of Conception Bay South, will use armour stone to fortify a 1500 meter stretch of the natural breakwater that protects Long Pond. These upgrades will be built to withstand a 100-year storm and will be resilient to sea level rise and coastal erosion. Once completed, this project will make Conception Bay South more resilient for all residents by protecting their homes, businesses, and essential services. Quotes "Our government is proud to support the strengthening of the Long Pond breakwater, a vital project that will help safeguard the homes, businesses, and public infrastructure in our community. By protecting the coast from storm surge, sea level rise, and the growing threats of climate change, this investment ensures a safer, more resilient future for all; residents and visitors alike." Paul Connors, Member of Parliament for Avalon "We are taking the necessary steps to protect our shoreline and prepare for the impacts of climate change. Since the Long Pond breakwater first breached in 2020, we have been focused on a permanent solution through engineering studies, detailed planning, and securing funding. With support from the federal government, we're now moving forward with a climate-resilient upgrade. Our waters are changing, our coastline is changing, and we must act now to protect what matters most." His Worship Darrin Bent, Mayor of Conception Bay South Quick Facts Making adaptation investments now will have major economy-wide benefits later. Every dollar that is invested in adapting and preparing for climate-related disasters can return as much as $13 to $15 in benefits. The federal government is investing $5,622,376 in this project through the Disaster Mitigation and Adaptation Fund (DMAF) and the Town of Conception Bay South is contributing $8,433,563. Since 2018, the federal government has committed over $3.8 billion to the Disaster Mitigation and Adaptation Fund. To date, over $2.97 billion has been announced for more than 115 infrastructure projects that help communities better prepare for, and withstand, the potential impacts of natural disasters, prevent infrastructure failures, and help keep Canadians safe. On November 24 th, 2022, the federal government released Canada's National Adaptation Strategy: Building Resilient Communities and a Strong Economy. It commits $1.6 billion in new federal funding to help address both immediate and future climate risks to Canadian communities. As part of the National Adaptation Strategy and Government of Canada Adaptation Action Plan, the federal government has launched the Climate Toolkit for Housing and Infrastructure (CTHI) initiative. The Climate Toolkit for Housing and Infrastructure will support the development of integrated climate-related tools, resources and services for communities through: A Climate Help Desk to provide direct support to address infrastructure and climate-related inquiries; A Roster of Climate and Infrastructure Experts to provide access to expert advice to strengthen climate-related considerations of public infrastructure and housing projects; and Climate Tools and Resources that are widely available and accessible through the Platform. The funding announced today builds on the federal government's work through the Atlantic Growth Strategy to create well-paying jobs and strengthen local economies. Disaster Mitigation and Adaptation Fund Canada's National Adaptation Strategy Strengthened Climate Plan Climate Toolkit for Housing and Infrastructure Housing and Infrastructure Project Map Follow us on X, Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn Web: Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada SOURCE Department of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities
Cision Canada
29-07-2025
- Business
- Cision Canada
Federal government partners with Fredericton to strength urban infrastructure against the impacts of climate change Français
FREDERICTON, NB, July 29, 2025 /CNW/ - The City of Fredericton is taking action to protect its infrastructure from the growing impacts of climate change after an investment of more than $7.9 million from the federal government. The funding announced today by David Myles, Member of Parliament for Fredericton—Oromocto, and Her Worship Kate Rogers, Mayor of the City of Fredericton, will support a series of projects that will make the city's core infrastructure more resilient to natural hazards intensified by climate change. Fredericton will undertake a number of projects to protect their critical infrastructure that include: upgrading culverts and underground water systems, shoreline naturalization, and placing powerlines underground to reduce damage that can cause power outages during severe weather events. Together, these projects will help ensure a safer, more resilient Fredericton for all residents by protecting their homes, businesses, and essential services. Quotes "The federal government is proud to work alongside Fredericton to reinforce core infrastructure to better protect the places and services that are most important to Canadians from increasingly severe weather. By investing in these vital measures, the Government of Canada is helping to build a safer, more resilient Fredericton that can thrive now and in the future." David Myles, Member of Parliament for Fredericton —Oromocto "The City of Fredericton is grateful to have the federal government partner with us as we work to enhance our city's resiliency to extreme weather. This funding will support our ambitious and ongoing efforts to upgrade critical infrastructure to mitigate impacts caused by climate change to ensure that our community remains viable and vibrant for generations to come." Her Worship Kate Rogers, Mayor of the City of Fredericton Quick Facts The federal government is investing $7,984,000 in this project through the Disaster Mitigation and Adaptation Fund (DMAF) and the City of Fredericton is contributing $12,010,000. On November 24 th, 2022, the federal government released Canada's National Adaptation Strategy: Building Resilient Communities and a Strong Economy. It commits $1.6 billion in new federal funding to help address both immediate and future climate risks to Canadian communities. As part of the National Adaptation Strategy and Government of Canada Adaptation Action Plan, the federal government has launched the Climate Toolkit for Housing and Infrastructure (CTHI) initiative. The Climate Toolkit for Housing and Infrastructure will support the development of integrated climate-related tools, resources and services for communities through: The funding announced today builds on the federal government's work through the Atlantic Growth Strategy to create well-paying jobs and strengthen local economies. Strengthened Climate Plan Climate Toolkit for Housing and Infrastructure Housing and Infrastructure Project Map Follow us on X, Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn Web: Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada SOURCE Department of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities
Cision Canada
18-07-2025
- Politics
- Cision Canada
Preventing coastal flooding and shoreline erosion in the Village of Gwa'yas'dums on Gilford Island Français
VILLAGE OF GWA'YAS'DUMS, BC, July 18, 2025 /CNW/ - Gilford Island coastlines will be protected from the impacts of climate change and erosion after an investment of more than $3.2 million from the federal government. Gwa'yas'dums Village (gwa-yas-dums) is a remote coastal island community that is at risk of coastal flooding and shoreline erosion due to sea-levels rising and storm surges. The current shoreline protection infrastructure was installed in the 1960's and has passed its life expectancy. This project includes two key elements: armouring the shoreline with riprap, which is human-placed rock or other natural materials used to protect shoreline structures against erosion, as well as the construction of a bio-engineered slope. These assets will increase the community's resilience by mitigating the impacts of coastal flooding to the community's critical infrastructure and essential services. Quotes "Investing in infrastructure to protect Canadians against current and future environmental disasters is our government's promise in action. We are working together with partners to build resiliency in our communities to address the increasing impacts of climate change across the country." The Honourable Stephanie McLean, Secretary of State (Seniors) and Member of Parliament for Esquimalt—Saanich—Sooke, on behalf of the Honourable Gregor Robertson Minister of Housing and Infrastructure and Minister responsible for Pacific Economic Development Canada "We are profoundly proud to stand in partnership with the government on this vital initiative. This project is a tangible result of what can be accomplished when we walk together, side-by-side, in a spirit of respect and collaboration. It marks a positive step in the right direction on our shared path toward reconciliation, ensuring the Kwikwasut'inuxw Haxwa'mis people can continue to thrive in our homeland for generations to come. We have been the guardians of this territory since time immemorial, and this partnership empowers us to continue that sacred responsibility." Hereditary Chief Rick Johnson, Ḵwiḵwa̱sut'inux̱w Ha̱xwa'mis First Nation Quick Facts Making adaptation investments now will have major economy-wide benefits later. Every dollar that is invested in adapting and preparing for climate-related disasters can return as much as $13 to $15 in benefits. The federal government is investing $3,272,858 in this project through the Disaster Mitigation and Adaptation Fund (DMAF). Since 2018, the federal government has committed over $3.8 billion to the Disaster Mitigation and Adaptation Fund. To date, over $2.9 billion has been announced for more than 117 infrastructure projects that help communities better prepare for, and withstand, the potential impacts of natural disasters, prevent infrastructure failures, and help keep Canadians safe. This funding will support projects that include new construction of public infrastructure or the modification or reinforcement of existing public infrastructure that help communities withstand natural disasters and climate-related risks. Disaster Mitigation and Adaptation Fund Canada's National Adaptation Strategy Strengthened Climate Plan Climate Toolkit for Housing and Infrastructure Housing and Infrastructure Project Map Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn Web: Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada SOURCE Department of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities
Hamilton Spectator
03-07-2025
- Politics
- Hamilton Spectator
Governments put up $17M for wildfire risk reduction in southern Yukon
The federal and territorial governments are forking over $17 million for southern Yukon communities to reduce wildfire risk. The federal money — $13.8 million — comes from the Disaster Mitigation and Adaptation Fund, while the territorial government is contributing $3.2 million. Alongside Sima Road in the Whitehorse South Fuel Break, Yukon minister of environment Nils Clarke announced the money would be going to projects in Teslin, Whitehorse and Haines Junction. Clarke was accompanied by Yukon MP Brendan Hanley and Rebecca Alty, the federal Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations. The funding will go into two streams, Clarke said. One stream will be to dedicated maintaining and retreating areas where firesmarting has already occurred to 'ensure that the areas remain effective at reducing fire behaviour to help protect nearby homes and critical infrastructure.' 'These are the kinds of sort of forest thinning treatments you might see right around your subdivision, behind your home,' said Luc Bibeau, a manager of prevention and mitigation for Wildland Fire Management. 'So going back in and maintaining these areas so they can be effective for the next 20 or 30 years.' The second stream, Clarke said, is to support fuel breaks. The fuel break projects are drawn from community wildfire protection plans that YG developed with First Nations and municipal governments, he said. Clarke said that in Teslin, work on a 100-metre-wide fuel break is set to begin next year, and in Haines Junction, the work on a fuel break is set to start this fall. Retreating past fire-smarting projects is scheduled to begin next year, Clarke said. In Whitehorse, 700 hectares have been cleared, Clarke said — an area that is set to expand, thanks to the funding, from the McLean Lake quarries to the South Klondike highway. The area is set to be replanted with less flammable aspen trees, said Clarke, which will provide recreation and research opportunities. Bibeau said the native aspen trees being planted in fuel breaks allow the areas to continue functioning as forests. 'You could clear these areas and turn them into a parking lot, but that really removes all of the ecosystem function. These spaces provide a lot of different benefits to people and to wildlife,' Bibeau said. It also prevents more flammable species, like conifers or grasses, from growing back into the space, he said. 'So really, what we're doing is we're actually emulating forest disturbance that would happen from a high-severity wildfire,' Bibeau said. Bibeau said that the Yukon has been suppressing fire since 1947, and now the forested areas haven't been able to turn over — something that has impacted forest health. 'So by removing the conifer trees, these high flammability trees, like spruce and pine, and replacing them with Aspen, they can continue to be really beautiful spaces that serve all sorts of functions and provide all sorts of benefits to people and to the environment, while continuing to be like low flammability and low hazard.' Bibeau said one hundred per cent of the funds will go into the contracts themselves, and thus the actual fuel treatments, with forest operators thinning or clearing the forest, tree planters planting trees, forest technicians doing ground work, and archeologists doing heritage work. 'Truly, none of the dollars that are within the project as it is now go into like YG, internal staffing. They go entirely into implementation,' he said. 'I think that's something we've been really fortunate, to really try and make sure that they're going to be as impactful as possible.' Contact Talar Stockton at Error! Sorry, there was an error processing your request. There was a problem with the recaptcha. Please try again. You may unsubscribe at any time. By signing up, you agree to our terms of use and privacy policy . This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google privacy policy and terms of service apply. Want more of the latest from us? Sign up for more at our newsletter page .
Cision Canada
03-07-2025
- Politics
- Cision Canada
Strengthening southern Yukon communities against wildfire exposure Français
WHITEHORSE, YT, July 3, 2025 /CNW/ - Communities in southern Yukon will reduce their wildfire risk after a combined investment of more than $17 million from the federal and Yukon governments. The funding was announced by Dr. Brendan Hanley, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Northern and Arctic Affairs and Member of Parliament for Yukon, on behalf of the Honourable Gregor Robertson, Minister of Housing and Infrastructure and Minister responsible for Pacific Economic Development Canada, along with the Honourable Rebecca Alty, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations, and the Honourable Nils Clarke, on behalf of Richard Mostyn, Minister of Community Services, for the Government of Yukon. Funding for the Government of Yukon's Wildland Fire Management branch will decrease fire risk in the communities of Whitehorse, Teslin, and Haines Junction—communities which are part of the northern boreal forest region and prone to aggressive wildfire behaviour. This region relies on Wildland Fire Management to protect life, critical infrastructure, and property from the impacts of wildfire while facilitating the creation of wildfire-resilient places to live. Funding will support different treatment phases, which include both retreatment and new fuel break construction. With new forest regrowth and new FireSmart standards, previous risk reduction efforts may become less effective over time. Retreatment includes increasing spacing between trees and removing live or dead vegetation that could allow fires to climb the landscape or trees from the forest floors. New treatment will include reducing or managing materials that are flammable or combustible in the wildland-urban interface. These measures follow national standards set out by FireSmart Canada and will increase the wildfire resilience of these three communities. Quotes "More than ever before, investing in resilient infrastructure is essential to help northern communities prepare for and respond to unpredictable natural events. Through the Disaster Mitigation and Adaptation Fund, we are able to support projects that strengthen environmental stability and reduce wildfire risks in Whitehorse, Teslin, Haines Junction, and surrounding areas – safeguarding these communities for years to come." Dr. Brendan Hanley, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Northern and Arctic Affairs and Member of Parliament for Yukon "Unfortunately, every year in the North, we see firsthand the devastating impact of wildfires. Proactive investments like the Disaster Mitigation and Adaptation Fund are critical to protecting our communities and public infrastructure while also keeping families safe." The Honourable Rebecca Alty, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations "Our Yukon communities continue seeing the impact climate change is having on the North. Although we can't predict where wildfire activity will happen, we can take measures to protect ourselves. Thank you to the Government of Canada for their investment of over $13 million for this proactive work and pleased to announce the Government of Yukon's support of these efforts with over $3 million." Richard Mostyn, Minister of Community Services Quick Facts Making adaptation investments now will have major economy-wide benefits later. Every dollar that is invested in adapting and preparing for climate-related disasters can return as much as $13 to $15 in benefits. The federal government is investing $13,842,900 in this project through the Disaster Mitigation and Adaptation Fund (DMAF), while the territorial government is investing $3,247,500. To date, over $2.9 billion has been announced for more than 117 infrastructure projects that help communities better prepare for, and withstand, the potential impacts of natural disasters, prevent infrastructure failures, and help keep Canadians safe. On November 24 th, 2022, the federal government released Canada's National Adaptation Strategy: Building Resilient Communities and a Strong Economy. It commits $1.6 billion in new federal funding to help address both immediate and future climate risks to Canadian communities. As part of the National Adaptation Strategy and Government of Canada Adaptation Action Plan, the federal government has launched the Climate Toolkit for Housing and Infrastructure (CTHI) initiative. The Climate Toolkit for Housing and Infrastructure will support the development of integrated climate-related tools, resources and services for communities through: A Climate Help Desk to provide direct support to address infrastructure and climate-related inquiries; A roster of Climate and Infrastructure Experts to provide access to expert advice to strengthen climate-related considerations of public infrastructure and housing projects; and Climate Tools and Resources that are widely available and accessible through the Platform. Federal funding is conditional on fulfilling all requirements related to consultation with Indigenous groups and environmental assessment obligations. Federal funding is conditional on the signing of the contribution agreement. Canada's National Adaptation Strategy Strengthened Climate Plan Climate Toolkit for Housing and Infrastructure Housing and Infrastructure Project Map Follow us on X, Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn Web: Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada SOURCE Department of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities
