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Being ready for disasters in times of unprecedented extreme weather events

Featured in L’ÉCHO de CANTLEY, CPYC's article: “Being ready for disaster in times of unprecedented extreme weather events” reports on our exciting experience at our partner organization’s THW youth summer camp in Germany and the takeaways for we need to do more to be ready for future disaster impact.

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Wildfire Safety

Featured in L’ÉCHO de CANTLEY, CPYC's article: “Wildfire Safety” reports on our June Fireside Chat where we raised awareness about Wildfire hazards. Benjamin Wilkinson, Provincial Fire Advisor, Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry, generously shared with us which concrete steps and choices homeowners can make to increase the chances of their homes surviving a wildfire.

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Everyone is at risk of flooding. If it rains, you’re at risk

Featured in L’ÉCHO de CANTLEY, CPYC's article: “Everyone is at risk of flooding. If it rains, you’re at risk” reports on our latest Fireside Chat where we raised awareness about flood hazards. We were thrilled to have Glenn Mc Gillivray, Managing Director of the Institute for Catastrophic Loss Reduction (ICLR) as our guest speaker, with whom we explored the various aspects of flooding and why understanding its complexity is crucial for homeowners, insurers, and policymakers alike.

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Cantley’s Identity – Another suburb or “nature accueillante”?

Featured in L’ÉCHO de CANTLEY, CPYC's joint article with Cantley 1889 Historical Society: "Cantley’s Identity – Another suburb or “nature accueillante”?" reflects on the fact that we don’t have to be passive bystanders when our community faces threats and needs protection.
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Outdated laws imply that mining is the best use of land

Featured in L’ÉCHO de CANTLEY, CPYC's article, "Outdated laws imply that mining is the best use of land," reports on the discussion of protecting our community against exploration and mining, which was the focus of our March Fireside Chat with Jamie Kneen, National Program Co-Lead at Mining Watch Canada.

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Landslide Risk Awareness and Prevention

Featured in L’ÉCHO de CANTLEY, CPYC's latest article, "Landslide Risk Awareness and Prevention Takes Center Stage in CPYC Fireside Chat," spotlights the urgent dialogue sparked during a recent community gathering. Dive into the crucial discussions surrounding the heightened risk of landslides in Cantley, Quebec. From dissecting the complex blend of natural and human factors amplifying the danger to advocating for proactive measures, CPYC's article underscores the imperative for collective action in building a resilient community.

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Beyond Catching Up - A Radical Shift in Disaster Response

CPYC's founder and president's article: “Beyond Catching Up - a Radical Shift in Disaster Response” is featured in the Conference of Defence Associations Institute's publication, On Track.

The article provides the big picture background for the value of citizen-based disaster readiness. Between the lines, it illuminates the leadership opportunity for Canadian youth to spearhead this urgently needed systematic change of our disaster response system, and to lay the foundation for an efficient, sustainable, civil protection approach going forward.

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