The private-side sewer infrastructure deficit in Canada is a climate change disaster
The federal government can help educate the public around preventing sanitary sewer flooding, and could establish standards for the construction of new sewers at the national level.
Consider more than just the environment when examining climate-resilient infrastructure, say experts
Climate adaptation in Canada and around the world is ‘chronically underfunded,’ according to a recent Canadian Climate Institute report on climate adaptation infrastructure.
Who can address Canada’s infrastructure needs?
The federal government’s ‘peace, order, and good government’ emergency powers need to be invoked because surely the current infrastructure deficit, combined with the climate crisis, qualifies as an emergency.
Setting net-zero goals is one thing, delivering on them is another
A Concordia University project will offer a blueprint for cities elsewhere in Canada and around the world to develop and test scalable decarbonization solutions that meet their own local targets.
Address the climate crisis through sustainable infrastructure and mitigation, adaptation finance
While there may be no singular solution for climate resilience, it is imperative for world leaders, climate advocates, and sustainability champions to call for a massive increase in funding for climate resilience and adaptation.
Investing in student mental health: a critical imperative for Canada’s future
The pandemic put new and unprecedented pressures on Canada’s health systems, including mental health care. In response, universities have been rethinking how to provide adequate mental health support for an entire generation of students.
Canadians struggling with higher costs for mental health services
Canada’s mental health system is fragmented, with the burden of responsibility falling on the individual to find appropriate care.
Moving beyond the crisis helpline requires care after the call
Crisis support like the 9-8-8 crisis line is only part of an effective action plan to prevent suicide. People will need urgent care after the call and the federal government is on the hook.
Access to mental health care must remain a priority for all governments
When it comes to supporting the mental and substance use health of Canadians, failure is not an option.
Bridging the gap between public safety and mental health
With the new Federal ministers for Justice, Public Safety, Housing, Health, and of course Mental Health and Addictions, comes an opportunity. An opportunity for change.
