National flood insurance to be implemented in 2025

National flood insurance to be implemented in 2025

Flooding is Canada’s most common and expensive natural disaster, causing approximately $1.5 billion annually in damages to homes and infrastructure. According to the Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC), about 10% of the country’s residential properties face flood risks. Eighty percent of cities have neighbourhoods situated on flood plains. Despite the growing prevalence of flooding, the…

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National flood insurance program on the way

In March, Canada’s federal budget announced the implementation of Canada’s first National Flood Insurance Program, which will work to protect Canadians at highest risk of flooding.  In response, Celyeste Power, president and CEO of the Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC), issued the following statement: “Today’s funding from the federal government will help ensure all homeowners,…