Rising temperatures lead to a rapid loss of glaciers, impacting water flow and temperature in glacial-fed streams and rivers. Read more about Rising temperatures lead to a rapid loss of glaciers, impacting water flow and temperature in glacial-fed streams and rivers.
Extreme weather events overwhelm the capacity of water infrastructure, leading to flooding and water contamination issues and causing damage to transportation networks, disrupting access and supply chains. Read more about Extreme weather events overwhelm the capacity of water infrastructure, leading to flooding and water contamination issues and causing damage to transportation networks, disrupting access and supply chains.
Coastlines that experience the greatest relative sea level rise include the Atlantic Provinces, the Gulf of St. Lawrence, the Beaufort Sea, Haida Gwaii, parts of Vancouver Island, and other parts of the British Columbia coast. Read more about Coastlines that experience the greatest relative sea level rise include the Atlantic Provinces, the Gulf of St. Lawrence, the Beaufort Sea, Haida Gwaii, parts of Vancouver Island, and other parts of the British Columbia coast.
Under an intermediate-low, regional sea level rise scenario, there will be a rise of up to 1 meter along portions of the east coast, up to 50 centimeters along the northeastern-most landmass, and up to 70 centimeters along the west coast compared to 1980-1999. However, there will be a decrease in sea levels of up to 80 centimeters along the coast of Hudson Bay and the northernmost areas of the country. Read more about Under an intermediate-low, regional sea level rise scenario, there will be a rise of up to 1 meter along portions of the east coast, up to 50 centimeters along the northeastern-most landmass, and up to 70 centimeters along the west coast compared to 1980-1999. However, there will be a decrease in sea levels of up to 80 centimeters along the coast of Hudson Bay and the northernmost areas of the country.
Summer precipitation decreases in parts of Canada (southern Prairies and west coast) but increases in others (parts of northern Canada). Overall summer precipitation increases by approximately 5.2% to 10.6% compared to 1986-2005, on average. Read more about Summer precipitation decreases in parts of Canada (southern Prairies and west coast) but increases in others (parts of northern Canada). Overall summer precipitation increases by approximately 5.2% to 10.6% compared to 1986-2005, on average.
Winter precipitation increases by approximately 9.1% to 37.8% compared to 1986-2005, on average. Additionally, winter precipitation particularly increases in northern Canada. Read more about Winter precipitation increases by approximately 9.1% to 37.8% compared to 1986-2005, on average. Additionally, winter precipitation particularly increases in northern Canada.
