Stephen Patenaude

Women Suffer Most When Disaster Strikes

Women Suffer Most When Disaster Strikes

“Women are up to 14 times more likely to die or be injured following a disaster.” MPPGA students Brayden Pelham, Erica Steele, Stephen Patenaude and Victoria Ker raise the question: What should we be doing differently in Canada to reduce the gender imbalance when future disasters strike? (Subscription).

Canada Needs Proactive Climate Change Strategies Now to Avoid Huge Disaster Bills Later

Canada Needs Proactive Climate Change Strategies Now to Avoid Huge Disaster Bills Later

Our Global Policy Project team addressed the need for proactive strategies for adapting to climate change in Canada, particularly in supporting rural Indigenous communities with the lowest capacity to cover costs of disruption.