Promise History
3.06.061 - “A re-elected Liberal government will: Create a nation-wide flood ready portal so that Canadians have the information they need to make decisions on where and how to build their homes and communities, and how they can protect their homes and communities from flood risk.”
23-Mar-2025
The portal never materialized.
11-May-2023
“The [nation-wide flood risk] portal will use existing flood mapping and scientific data, including ongoing work under the Flood Hazard Identification and Mapping Program (FHIMP). The National Adaptation Strategy proposes expanding the FHIMP to 2028, with over $160 million in new funding.”
Backgrounder: Floods - Public Safety Canada
28-Mar-2023
Efforts are underway to create a national flood risk portal that provides Canadians and municipal, provincial and territorial governments with flood risk information. The budget proposes an investment of $15.3 million to continue this work.
“Budget 2023 proposes to provide $15.3 million over three years, starting in 2023-24, to Public Safety Canada to create a publicly accessible online portal where Canadians can access information on their exposure to flooding.”
Budget 2023 A made-in-Canada plan - Department of Finance Canada
30-Aug-2022
“I thank the Task Force on Flood Insurance and Relocation for their vital report, which will provide us with the insights and information we need to move forward on making flood insurance available and affordable for Canadians living in high-risk areas. Developing a national flood insurance program is a priority for our government and we will continue working with partners to give Canadians the financial protection they need.”
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