The effects of urban heat islands pose a threat to Canadians, our infrastructure, and environment. The Standards Council of Canada, alongside four leading organizations from across Canada, hosted a workshop in Fall 2022 to discuss how strengthening and standardizing urban heat island mapping practices and uses can contribute to safer and more climate-resilient communities across Canada. 

This report summarizes what we heard from over 40 subject matter experts and acts as a launching point for next steps to move towards national mapping standardization.