Wildfires are burning across Canada: a call to act on resilience

The Canadian Climate Institute calls for the urgent implementation of the National Adaptation Strategy and a whole-of-society approach to disaster preparedness. It highlights that municipal and Indigenous governments face disproportionate impacts and capacity constraints, while vulnerable public infrastructure increases economic risks. The document asserts that proactive investment in adaptation can yield significant economic benefits, with a potential 15-to-1 return on investment.

• Municipal and Indigenous governments, particularly in rural, northern, or Indigenous communities, are disproportionately affected by wildfires and face limited emergency services capacity, which hinders response times and coordination.
• Approximately 60 per cent of Canada's public infrastructure is owned and operated by municipal governments, much of which is outdated and unable to withstand current climate risks, leading to increased repair and upgrade costs.
• Climate adaptation is critical for Canada's economic security, as climate-driven disruptions to supply routes, power systems, and workers create national economic risks and rising insurance costs.
• Investment in adaptation measures is highly cost-effective, with research indicating that every dollar spent can result in up to $15 in economic benefits and avoided costs.
• The document advocates for the full implementation of the National Adaptation Strategy, modernized disaster financial assistance that prioritizes readiness over response, and the use of tools such as nature-based infrastructure and local risk mapping.

APA

Canadian Climate Institute (2025). Wildfires are burning across Canada: a call to act on resilience. https://climateinstitute.ca/wildfires-burning-across-canada-call-to-act-on-resilience/

Chicago

Canadian Climate Institute. Wildfires are burning across Canada: a call to act on resilience. 2025. https://climateinstitute.ca/wildfires-burning-across-canada-call-to-act-on-resilience/.

Wikipedia

{{cite press release |author=Canadian Climate Institute |title=Wildfires are burning across Canada: a call to act on resilience |date=2 July 2025 |url=https://climateinstitute.ca/wildfires-burning-across-canada-call-to-act-on-resilience/ |access-date=23 October 2026 |via=Climate Insights Directory}}

BibTeX

@misc{canadianclimateinstitute2025wildfires, author = {{Canadian Climate Institute}}, title = {{Wildfires are burning across Canada: a call to act on resilience}}, publisher = {Canadian Climate Institute}, year = {2025}, month = jul, url = {https://climateinstitute.ca/wildfires-burning-across-canada-call-to-act-on-resilience/}, urldate = {2026-10-23}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }