Library of climate resources

This is a collection of links to climate datasets, tools, guidance and related resources. The sources include the federal government, provincial and territorial governments, national professional organizations, climate consortia and established international organizations. It can be useful for impact, vulnerability and risk assessments, and for adaptation planning.

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Explanation of the different resource types

data product - downloadable climate dataset
tool - builds on a dataset with further analyses and/or visualization
guidance - provides direction on the use of climate information or on conducting climate-related assessments
codes and standards - guidance and best practice documents for climate resilient design
additional resources include educational and awareness-raising material, impact assessments and scientific syntheses

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Extreme weather

Adapting to Climate Change: A Risk Management Guide for Utilities (Opens in a new Window)
This guidance document aims to support electricity generators devise and implement a climate change adaptation plan. A risk-based framework is used to explore the key characteristics and considerations of adaptation planning, including the use of future climate projections, identification of relevant adaptation options and outline of management characteristics.

Organization:

Canadian Electricity Association
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Adaptation planning
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CAN/BNQ 2501-500 Geotechnical site investigations for building foundations in permafrost zones (Opens in a new Window)

This standard establishes a consistent methodology for performing geotechnical site investigations so that the results can be used to design building foundations with due consideration, in a risk management framework, of the conditions prevailing at the building site, including: the distinctive characteristics of permafrost; and the seasonal and interannual climate conditions as well as the projected climate conditons over the service life of the building foundations.

Organization:

Bureau de normalisation du Québec, Standards Council of Canada

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Canada in a Changing Climate: National Issues Report (2021) (Opens in a new Window)
The report provides a national perspective on how climate change is impacting our communities, environment and economy, and how we are adapting to reduce risks. It includes chapters on topics that are of national importance or that benefit from a pan-Canadian perspective, along with case stories featuring examples of adaptation in practice

Organization:

Government of Canada, Natural Resources Canada
Resource formats:
Adaptation planning
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Canadian Disaster Database (Opens in a new Window)
The Canadian Disaster Database contains information on Canadian and international disasters from 1900 to present. Disasters are separated into natural (biological, meteorological/hydrological, and geological), conflict (arson, civil incidents, hijacking, and terrorist), and technology (fire, hazardous chemical, transportation accident, infrastructure failure, explosion, and space event). Point and gridded historical data are available.

Organization:

Government of Canada: Public Safety Canada
Resource formats:
Data files

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Climate + Weather Tools (Opens in a new Window)
Scenarios Network for Arctic Planning (SNAP) contains a directory of interactive web tools to help make Arctic climate and weather data more accessible.

Organization:

University of Alaska Fairbanks
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Adaptation planning
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Climate Change Adaptation Planning: A Handbook for Small Canadian Communities (Opens in a new Window)
This guide aims to help small rural communities prepare and implement a Climate Change Adaptation Plan. This six-step framework outlines key actions to be taken by municipal planners, and includes additional checklists and information sources where appropriate.

Organization:

Canadian Institute of Planners
Resource formats:
Adaptation planning
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Climate Resilience Express: An Action Kit for Alberta Communities (Opens in a new Window)
This action kit provides a set of tools to help small communities in Alberta address potential risks and opportunities of climate change. This tool kit is intended to walk users through the entire process of creating an Action Plan, including assessing key threats and opportunities to economy, infrastructure, services, and the health and lifestyle of residents.

Organization:

All One Sky
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Adaptation planning
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CSA C22.1:21 Canadian Electrical Code, Part I (25th Edition), Safety Standard for Electrical Installations (Opens in a new Window)

For 90 years, the Canadian Electrical Code, Part I has been developed and updated to help better protect electrical workers and promote improved consistency in electrical installations across the country. Now in its 25th edition, the CSA C22.1:21, Canadian Electrical Code, Part I includes over 200 additions and revisions, including: · Changes to hazardous location requirements. · New content addressing energy storage systems and climate change adaptation. · Rules for functionally grounded renewable energy systems.

Organization:

CSA Group

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CSA S37-18 Antennas, Towers, and Antenna-Supporting Structures (Opens in a new Window)

This National Standard of Canada applies to structural antennas, towers, antenna-supporting structures, and roof- and wall- mounted structures, including their components, such as guys and foundations. It covers the structural design, fabrication, and erection of new structures and the modification of existing structures.

Organization:

CSA Group, Standards Council of Canada

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CSA W203:19 Planning, design, operation, and maintenance of wastewater treatment in northern communities using lagoon and wetland systems (Opens in a new Window)

This standard specifically addresses the planning, design, operation, and maintenance of intermittent/seasonal discharge lagoon and wetland systems that are most appropriate for use in Northern regions, where effluent discharge is either difficult or not possible in colder months.

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CSA Group, Standards Council of Canada

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Date modified:: 2019-03-01