Today, the Honourable Julie Dabrusin, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, and Brittany Merrifield, Mayor of Grand Bay-Westfield and Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) Board Member, announced about $5.2 million in investments through the Green Municipal Fund's (GMF) Local Leadership for Climate Adaptation (LLCA) initiative. This investment will support 70 adaptation projects in several municipalities across Canada, 11 of which are being developed in Nova Scotia. These projects will strengthen climate resilience through climate adaptation plans, climate-focused asset management strategies, and community-wide climate risk assessments.
Communities across Canada are feeling the impacts of climate change right now-from increased flooding to severe storms and devastating wildfires. These events are the number one reason we must act without delay to make our communities more livable, resilient, and prepared for the impacts of climate change. The Government of Canada is taking proactive steps to build a clean, low-carbon, and resilient economy, supported by infrastructure that promotes healthy, affordable living, strengthens economic sustainability, and protects Canadian homes and businesses.
In partnership with the Federation of Canadian Municipalities, this investment will equip local governments with vital funding and skills development support, enabling long-term, proactive climate adaptation planning and project implementation, and ensuring more resilient communities and equitable access to climate adaptation resources-all as part of Canada's National Adaptation Strategy.
Canada's climate has changed and will continue to change. Building climate resilience is economically smart, fiscally responsible, and essential to protecting Canadians and the places they call home. Working closely with local governments and municipalities to reduce risk from the changing climate will keep Canadian communities safer and healthier today and for years to come.
