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A watchdog report released in British Columbia this week said that the province's programs were outdated, under-resourced, inaccessible and poorly communicated at the time of extreme flooding and fires in 2021. Experts say it's a familiar story.
The study was centered around the government’s response to the 2021 fires and floods that forced thousands of residents from their homes.
The legislation will deliver a modernized emergency and disaster management approach that is aligned with international best practices.
VANCOUVER — A report from British Columbia's ombudsperson says emergency support programs for those forced from their homes during disasters are outdated,
The ombudsperson says the process does not take into account the distinct needs of Indigenous evacuees, elderly people or those with physical and cognitive disabilities.