00000nam 2200000zi 4500 9.920044 CaOODSP 20230213150103 m o d f cr cn||||||||| 230213e202211##onco o f000 0 eng d CaOODSP eng rda CaOODSP n-cn--- NH18-33/69-2022E-PDF An international comparative study of catastrophe risk mitigation and insurance. [Ottawa] : Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation, November 2022. 1 online resource (6 pages) : photographs. text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Research insight Caption title. Issued also in French under title: Étude comparative internationale sur l'atténuation et l'assurance des risques de catastrophe. "Around the world, climate change has resulted in the increased frequency and severity of extreme weather events and natural catastrophes. These disasters can have a significant impact on local economies and livelihoods and the health and well-being of residents. In addition, the amount of uninsured economic losses resulting from climate disasters have increased. Impacts on Canadian homeowners and renters can range from financial losses, forced relocations, injury, and death. The outcome of these events can be greater financial and housing precarity, particularly for households already experiencing vulnerability. Governments from all levels often support populations with emergency funds but the increased frequency and severity of events is putting pressures on public finances. Insurance programs can play a role to better protect people from these effects, incentivize better mitigation, and limit financial risks born by the government"--Page [1]. Hazard mitigation Government policy Canada. Disaster insurance Government policy Canada. Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation, issuing body. Étude comparative internationale sur l'atténuation et l'assurance des risques de catastrophe. (CaOODSP)9.920045 Research insight (Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation) (CaOODSP)9.861224 PDF 336 KB https://publications.gc.ca/collections/collection_2023/schl-cmhc/nh18-33/NH18-33-69-2022-eng.pdf