Statistics Canada's new Climate change statistics page is now available.
Natural disasters and extreme weather events are increasing in severity and frequency and are affecting Canadians and businesses on many fronts. Effects include health impacts due to lower air quality, population displacements from wildfires, flood-induced business closures and higher energy bills from using fans and air conditioners to stave off the extreme heat.
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