Southeastern Canada pre-emptively defends itself against flooding
The national government and the province of Quebec are investing in protective structures.
Federal and provincial officials today announced funding to protect the city of Coaticook, Quebec from flooding. CA$ 5.8 million has been transferred to implement risk management measures. The decision was made in light of this year's unfortunate experience.
Canada's eastern provinces received heavy rains this summer. The flooding affected residents of Nova Scotia, the country's capital and southern Quebec.
The project, submitted by Marie-Claude Bibeau, Minister of National Revenue, and Geneviève Hebert, a member for Saint-François and Assistant Government Whip, involves the installation of a water retention structure in the Pratt Creek sector. It would be a retention basin consisting of an embankment dam and two access roads. According to the plan, this will help prevent property damage during heavy rains in Coaticook.
Mayor Simon Madore thanked federal and regional authorities for their concern, while Minister of Public Security and Minister Responsible for the Estrie Region François Bonnardel noted the importance of such measures in the wake of the climate crisis:
"In a context of climate change, the number of disasters is expected to increase, and their intensity as well. It is with joy that we welcome this news which will improve the safety of citizens and reduce the risk of damage in downtown Coaticook."
The federal government will contribute CA$ 2.62 million and Quebec will invest up to CA$ 3.2 million. The Cadre pour la prévention de sinistres (CPS) makes it possible to offer the municipal sector financial and technical support for risk analysis and disaster prevention and mitigation work.
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