Report says federal climate resilience plan for infrastructure is falling behind

A federal audit says Canada’s plan to protect more than $100 billion in infrastructure from climaterelated damage is not moving quickly enough. The report found major gaps in how the government is identifying risks and carrying out resilience measures. Commissioner of the Environment and Sustainable Development Jerry V. DeMarco said only 3% of the 275 federal assets already identified as highrisk had climateresilience plans in place. The assets include bridges, buildings, vehicles, and harbours that are vulnerable to flooding, wildfires, extreme weather, and other climate impacts. The audit examined oversight by the Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat and the work of National Defence, Public Services and Procurement Canada, and Fisheries and Oceans Canada. It found outdated guidance, weak tracking of progress, no interim targets, and no dedicated funding for resilience work since the strategy launched in 2017. The report warns that delays could raise future repair costs and affect services and communities across Canada.