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Examples of risks of climate change to health in Canada. See the *Health of Canadians in a Changing Climate* report for more information.

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This report draws from and provides added value to five reports of the comprehensive assessment process launched in 2017. Led by Natural Resources Canada, it was released in 2023.

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Key conclusions
Preface
1.0Introduction
- 1.1Assessment scope and process
- 1.2The climate science foundation
2.0 Key conclusions
2.1Canada’s ageing infrastructure is at high risk from climate change
2.2Climate change is harming our health
2.3Our food and natural resources are highly climate-sensitive
2.4The business case for adaptation is strong
2.5Nature-based approaches save money and provide many benefits
2.6Improved incentives and coordination can help close Canada’s adaptation gap
2.7Local-level adaptation plays a leading role in our climate change response
2.8Self-determined and Indigenous-led climate action supports reconciliation
2.9Adaptation can promote equity
2.10Now is the time for the private sector to step up on adaptation
3.0Conclusion
4.0References
A1Annex 1: Canada in a Changing Climate: Advancing our Knowledge for Action National Knowledge Assessment reports
A2Annex 2: Headline Statements, Key Findings and Key Messages from reports produced in the 2016-2023 National Knowledge Assessment process
A3Annex 3: Examples of knowledge gaps identified in the most recent Canada in a Changing Climate National Knowledge Assessment reports

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