Edmonton, Alberta, December 19, 2022— Today, the Honourable Randy Boissonnault, Minister of Tourism and Associate Minister of Finance, and the Honourable Amarjeet Sohi, Mayor of the City of Edmonton, announced more than $22 million in federal funding to help to reduce flood risk and damage in Edmonton.

“Effective flood prevention and mitigation keep our communities safe. This federal investment will protect thousands of homes, businesses, and livelihoods in Edmonton against urban flood risks. Our Government will continue to invest in projects like these that build resilient communities and improve the lives of Edmontonians.”

The Honourable Randy Boissonnault, Minister of Tourism and Associate Minister of Finance, on behalf of the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, Infrastructure and Communities

“The City of Edmonton welcomes this additional funding from the Government of Canada to help minimize flood risks and the impacts of flooding on public health and safety. Edmonton has world class drinking water, and this funding to protect critical infrastructure will help ensure we continue to have a reliable supply of clean and safe drinking water.”

His Worship the Honourable Amarjeet Sohi, Mayor of Edmonton

“The federal government’s support is critical in helping Edmonton strengthen its resiliency against the impacts of climate change. EPCOR has an ongoing commitment to ensure communities in Edmonton are protected from the risks of major storm events. This funding will play a major role in bolstering flood mitigation programs and protecting neighbourhoods, businesses and residences.”

Stuart Lee, President, EPCOR

• The Government of Canada’s funding for this project comes from the Disaster and Mitigation Adaptation Fund (DMAF).

• Federal funding is conditional on fulfilling all requirements related to consultation with Indigenous groups and environmental assessment obligations.

• On November 24^th, 2022, the Government of Canada released Canada’s National Adaptation Strategy: Building Resilient Communities and a Strong Economy. It commits $1.6 billion in new federal funding to help address both immediate and future climate risks to Canadian communities.

• As outlined in the Government of Canada Adaptation Action Plan (GOCAAP), the federal plan to implement the National Adaptation Strategy’s goals, objectives and proposed targets, the Government of Canada will invest up to an additional $489.1 million over 10 years through the Disaster Mitigation and Adaptation Fund (DMAF) to help communities increase their resiliency against the effects of climate change. 

• Launched in 2018 with an initial investment of $2 billion, the DMAF helps communities build infrastructure they need to better withstand natural hazards such as floods, wildfires, earthquakes, and droughts. Through Budget 2021, the Government of Canada invested an additional $1.375 billion in the DMAF.

Associated links

• Disaster Mitigation and Adaptation Fund
• Canada’s National Adaptation Strategy
• Investing in Canada: Canada’s Long-Term Infrastructure Plan
• Federal infrastructure investments in Alberta

For more information (media only), please contact:

Jean-Sébastien Comeau
Press Secretary and Senior Communications Advisor
Office of the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc
Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, Infrastructure and Communities
Jean-Sebastien.Comeau@iga-aig.gc.ca
(343) 574-8116

Rachel Humenny
Sr. Communications Advisor
City of Edmonton
780-887-6435
rachel.humenny@edmonton.ca

Robert Moyles
Senior Manager, Operational Communications
EPCOR Water Canada
780-292-2454
rmoyles@epcor.com

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