Emergency Preparedness Minister Bill Blair said the government can’t keep sending out billions of dollars to help rebuild after a disaster without trying to prevent the same damage from happening the next time. cdnpoli climatechange
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Blair launched a review of the disaster assistance program last year, and the review panel he appointed submitted its report and recommendations to him in the fall.Article content Eligible expenses can be costs associated with the event itself, such as emergency evacuations, as well as repairing damage to public infrastructure or systems, including roads, bridges and water treatment plants. Rebuilding and replacing belongings for primary homes and private businesses can qualify as long as they aren’t eligible for private insurance.Article content
The program is also approved or expected for other events in 2021 and 2022, including flooding in Manitoba and Northwest Territories, forest fires in Saskatchewan, a November rain and wind storm in Nova Scotia and hurricane Larry that walloped Newfoundland and Labrador. In fact, the last time it was sufficient was 2012, when the final budget was $99.97 million. It has gone over budget every year since, averaging $405 million a year for the last decade.Blair said rebuilding better, more resilient communities will save money in the future, but he said it’s not just about the cost. It’s also about protecting people and their communities.
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