Bill Detail

This bill, also known as the National Strategy on Flood and Drought Forecasting Act, aims to create a national plan to improve how Canada forecasts floods and droughts. It recognizes that these events are becoming more frequent and severe due to climate change, significantly impacting communities and industries like farming.

The strategy will be developed by the Minister of Environment, in collaboration with other federal ministers, and will involve consultation with provincial, municipal, and Indigenous governments, as well as universities and industries. The goal is to assess the need for better coordination, investment, and technology in forecasting, potentially leading to a national forecasting service to better support Canadians facing these water-related challenges.