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Canada hosts a wide range of agricultural activities, particularly in the Prairie Provinces. Changes in climate will continue to challenge Canada’s agriculture sector as risks such as drought and poor growing seasons are magnified by temperature extremes and water availability.
A changing climate has many implications for Canada’s energy sector. The generation of energy through hydropower, biofuel, and fossil fuel recovery are tied to water availability, making this sector vulnerable to the effects of climate change.
The built environment is vulnerable to the effects of climate change, particularly in Northern and coastal regions. Ground stability, sea-ice extent, extreme weather events, and sea- and lake-levels are some of the factors to consider when anticipating climate-related impacts on transportation and infrastructure.
Canada hosts a wide variety of ecosystems, which are driven by climate variables. As ecosystems respond to changes in climate, the habitat and resources that ecosystems provide are affected.
To ensure the environmental, economic, and social sustainability of Canadian communities, climate change effects must be integrated into planning activities.
