Today, Peter Fragiskatos, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of National Revenue and Member of Parliament for London North Centre, and His Worship Josh Morgan, Mayor of the City of London, announced a joint investment of more than $9 million to raise and solidify the Broughdale Dyke.
This investment will help protect residential and institutional areas in London against severe flooding due to overflowing from the Thames River.
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.
By investing in infrastructure, the Government of Canada is growing our country's economy, increasing the resiliency of our communities, and improving the lives of Canadians.
