Nature as a key ally in delivering vital community services Save article Remove saved article

Local governments play a vital role in delivering the core services that Canadian communities depend on.

But every year, local governments face increasing pressures from growing populations, extreme weather conditions such as forest fires and floods, and tightening budgets. In North America and beyond, urban infrastructure is in poor shape. For example, the Federation of Canadian Municipalities found that one-third of Canada’s infrastructure is in fair, poor, or very poor condition, increasing the risk of