National Issues Report

This report provides a national perspective on how climate change is impacting our communities, environment and economy, and how we are adapting. Led by Natural Resources Canada, this report was released in 2021.

Overview

Overview

Overview and key findings from the National Issues Report.

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Chapter 2

Cities and Towns

This chapter discusses how Canada’s cities and towns are impacted by climate change, and how they are moving from adaptation planning to action.

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Chapter 3

Rural and Remote Communities

This chapter discusses how Canada’s rural and remote communities are impacted by climate change, and how they are moving from adaptation planning to action.

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Chapter 4

Water Resources

This chapter examines climate change impacts on Canada’s water resources, and adaptation actions in the management of supply and demand, physical hazards and water quality.

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Chapter 5

Ecosystem Services

This chapter examines the important role that ecosystems play in adaptation, and how the services that we derive from them are threatened by climate change.

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Chapter 6

Costs and Benefits of Climate Change Impacts and Adaptation

This chapter assesses the costs and benefits of climate change impacts and adaptation in Canada.

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Chapter 7

Sector Impacts and Adaptation

This chapter examines key issues related to climate change impacts and adaptation within seven sectors in Canada—forestry, agriculture, fisheries, energy, mining, transportation, and tourism—as well as the status of corporate adaptation.

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Chapter 8

Climate Disclosure, Litigation and Finance

This chapter examine how companies, the financial community and governments are increasingly considering, financing, and disclosing climate-related risks to their practices and operations.

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Chapter 9

International Dimensions

This chapter examines how climate change is affecting connections between Canada and the rest of the world, such as trade, transboundary issues and human migration.

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