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Standards and codes can help secure the resiliency of Canada’s vulnerable infrastructure

by TORREY D, PENN K
Standards and codes can help secure the resiliency of Canada’s vulnerable infrastructure Critical infrastructure such as bridges, buildings, transit, power, water and wastewater systems, and health care facilities are essential to Canadians. However, their safety, serviceability, and durability are at risk if changes in climate conditions are not addressed. Photo: iStock
Published in January 2024 - Page 19

Summer 2023 has reminded many Canadians of the magnitude of climate change and its impacts across Canada. From coast to coast to coast, Canadians were faced with the reality that the frequency and severity of natural disasters and extreme weather events like wildfires and flooding has increased. Even Canadians living in parts of the country typically spared from extreme weather and natural disasters were impacted by poor air quality, severe storms, and blistering

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