Ontario Provincial Policy Statement
The Provincial Policy Statement, issued under Ontario's Planning Act, set province-wide land-use planning policy, including direction on natural hazards such as flooding, erosion, and unstable shorelines, to guide development away from hazardous coastal and riverine areas.
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Planned retreat is evolving as an adaptation approach in Canada and may prove to be a sustainable and preferred approach under continued climate change. This report provides the reader with a comprehensive analysis of the use of planned retreat as an adaptation mechanism for climate change. Both domestic and international approaches to planned retreat are examined. Five case studies from various parts of Canada are presented including discussion of the programs and processes that were used in each of the case studies to achieve desired results.
Climate Toolkit for Housing and Infrastructure
The Climate Toolkit for Housing and Infrastructure provides a suite of open-access tools, resources, and support services to help infrastructure owners and decision-makers develop projects that build resilience and contribute to Canada's path to net-zero emissions.