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IBC: Natural infrastructure is needed in order to mitigate rising flood costs
Body calls for an alternative flood mitigation strategy to counter the effects of climate change
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Windsor flooding, one year on: What were the lessons learned?
Event was the largest catastrophic loss for the Canadian insurance industry last year
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The Co-operators launches comprehensive water insurance product in new provinces
Product is the first of its kind in Canada that provides overland flood protection
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CSA publishes new guidelines for basement flood protection
Outline was developed as a response to increased flooding risk driven by climate change
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NB to receive $39 million federal advance payment for flood recovery
Financial assistance is the highest province has ever received
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Maritimes flood losses could increase by up to 300% - Study
Researchers warn that losses in the region will spike if precautionary measures are not taken
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IBC supports Toronto’s flood resilience program
New program provides homeowners with emergency management resources and flood risk education
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Zurich-led flood resilience alliance gets five-year extension
As part of the extension, the alliance will focus on generating additional funding for flood resilience
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NB invests in flood mapping projects
Maps for both the inland and coastline areas to be produced under initiative
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Study calls for adoption of flood prevention standards
Flooding is currently the costliest extreme weather event in Canada