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In 2013, Canadians in many parts of the country experienced the devastating impacts of a major emergency. In June, extreme rainfall triggered unprecedented flooding in southern Alberta, forcing nearly 100,000 residents from their homes and causing major damage to infrastructure. In July, Toronto experienced a month’s worth of rain in a few hours, flooding roadways, causing widespread power outages, and stranding thousands of commuters. The same month, a runaway train loaded with oil derailed in