Disaster risk analysis and quantification
There is a growing body of data science and engineering research that focuses on natural hazards and risk, especially related to flooding and wildfire.
This research uses principles of engineering, science, large data analysis, and mapping to perform quantitative hazard and risk assessment. This work is foundational to understanding and developing informed, data-driven policy programs in the emergency management and public safety space.
Overview: Canada Structures database
The Canada Structures database contains a comprehensive collection of information on buildings and structures across Canada for general risk assessments.
This information can help evaluate exposure to hazards and complete risk assessments to develop resilience measures.
The database leverages numerous open sourced building datasets to increase coverage, precision, and information of buildings across the country.
While this database improves upon other sources of available information, it was last updated in 2024 and may not accurately reflect current conditions.
Open-Source Flood Risk Analysis Network for Canada
Open-Source Flood Risk Analysis Network for Canada (Open-FRANC) is an academic consortium, with a purpose to build an open-source Canada-wide flood hazard model.
The Open-FRANC is made possible through an Alliance Advantage grant funded by Public Safety Canada and the Natural Science and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC).
Open-Source Flood Risk Analysis Network for Canada (Open-FRANC)
Datasets on social resilience and social vulnerability
These datasets assess an area's social resilience and social vulnerability to natural hazards and disasters.
Flood risk and residential lending
The Government of Canada collaborated with the Bank of Canada to examine the risk from flooding to residential buildings in Canada, and potential impacts of flood hazards on the financial system. The Government of Canada provided the Bank of Canada with detailed information about the projected precise location and extent of flood-related damage that could be expected to occur in any given year. Information was also provided on how flood-related damages are expected to evolve under different paths of global warming.
Climate-Related Flood Risk to Residential Lending Portfolios in Canada - Bank of Canada
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