FR Buying out the Floodplain: Recommendations for Strategic Relocation Programs in Canada
Summary
The report “Buying Out the Floodplain” presents a toolkit for implementing voluntary property buyouts in Canada as a strategy for managed retreat from flood-prone areas. It highlights key considerations such as equity, community engagement, and long-term planning to ensure effective and just outcomes. Through case studies and policy guidance, the report supports governments and stakeholders in reducing flood risk while building climate resilience.
Why is this Useful
The report is a timely and practical resource that equips Canadian policymakers with tools to implement voluntary property buyouts as a proactive response to increasing flood risks. It is particularly useful for its emphasis on equity, community engagement, and real-world case studies that ground the policy in lived experience. Given the diversity of buyout programs presented in this resource, there is no single, definitive pathway for developing a buyout program rather, it outlines the key characteristics that contribute to creating a fair and effective approach.
Publisher
Partners for Action
Date
2022
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