Task Force on Flood Insurance and Relocation
Natural disasters are increasing in frequency and severity. In light of the growing threat to the safety of Canadians due to climate change and continued development in high-risk flood areas, the Government of Canada is moving forward with a number of measures to help Canadians reduce their financial and physical vulnerability to flooding. This includes a commitment to create a new, low-cost national flood insurance program to protect homeowners at high risk of flooding and without adequate insurance protection, and the development of a national action plan to assist homeowners with potential relocation for those at the highest risk of repeat flooding. These undertakings are complex, and require a collaborative, multi-disciplinary approach involving federal, provincial and territorial government officials, the insurance industry and stakeholders and partners impacted or concerned by Canada's growing vulnerability to flooding. The Government of Canada created the Task Force on Flood Ins
Task Force on Flood Insurance and Relocation Skip to main content Skip to "About this site" Skip to section menu Task Force on Flood Insurance and Relocation Background Natural disasters are increasing in frequency and severity. In light of the growing threat to the safety of Canadians due to climate change and continued development in high-risk flood areas, the Government of Canada is moving forward with a number of measures to help Canadians reduce their financial and physical vulnerability to flooding. This includes a commitment to create a new, low-cost national flood insurance program to
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