Canadian communities are feeling the increasing impacts of climate change, and the consequences are far-reaching. The adoption of standards becomes crucial as decision-makers and professionals seek the necessary tools and support to effectively plan, design, and maintain climate-resilient, nature-positive, and sustainable communities across the country. The Standards to Support Resilience in Infrastructure Program (SSRIP) is dedicated to addressing this need.
We are working on strategies and solutions to tackle the following extreme weather issues.
Standards and guidance for flooding
Weathering the storm: Developing a Canadian standard for flood-resilient existing communities
Preventing disaster before it strikes: Developing a Canadian standard for new flood-resilient residential communities
Rising Seas and Shifting Sands: Combining Natural and Grey Infrastructure to Protect Canada’s Eastern and Western Coastal Communities
Standards and guidance on sewer systems
Standards and guidance for high winds
Increasing high wind safety for Canadian homes
Risk reduction measures to reduce risk to life, health and property from high winds associated with tornadoes, hurricanes, and other types of extreme weather events.
Standard for designing and constructing Canadian homes
CSA S520:22 Design and construction of low-rise residential and small buildings to resist high wind