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- Canada
Obligations apply to federal institutions through planning, coordination, and reporting.
Criteria:
Adaptation considerations must be integrated into federal decision-making processes where required by policy instruments.
Exceptions:
The Strategy does not impose direct compliance obligations on private companies.
Implementation depends on subsequent programs, funding agreements, and regulatory instruments.
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What’s Required
The federal government must:
Set national objectives and priority actions for climate adaptation.
Coordinate adaptation efforts across federal departments and with provinces, territories, and Indigenous governments.
Monitor and report on progress toward resilience outcomes.
Integrate climate risk considerations into federal programs, infrastructure funding, and policy design.
Important Deadlines
November 2022: National Adaptation Strategy officially launched.
2023–2024: Federal, provincial, territorial, and Indigenous partners begin implementation planning.
2025: First wave of coordinated federal action plans and funding streams aligned with the NAS expected to be operational.
2030: Interim milestone for improving climate resilience of communities, infrastructure, and natural systems in line with Canada’s 2030 climate objectives.
Ongoing: Regular progress tracking and reporting as adaptation measures are implemented and updated.
2050: Long-term objective to significantly reduce climate-related risks and damages across Canada through sustained adaptation efforts.
Current status
The National Adaptation Strategy is active and under implementation.
Action plans and sectoral initiatives are being rolled out progressively.
Penalties for Non-Compliance
The Strategy is a governance and policy framework and does not include direct penalties.
Accountability is achieved through reporting, oversight, and public transparency.
Examples of Non-Violence
Federal infrastructure funding programs require climate resilience assessments.
Coastal communities receive federal support for flood and erosion adaptation projects.
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