Evidence of meeting #38 for Environment and Sustainable Development in the 45th Parliament, 1st session. (The original version is on Parliament’s site, as are the minutes.) The winning word was information.
A recording is available from Parliament.
Director General, Policy and Outreach, Emergency Management Branch, Department of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness
In fact, if Quebec opts into the portal, there will be information.
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Director General, Policy and Outreach, Emergency Management Branch, Department of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness
The federal government produces them for all the provinces in Canada.
Director General, Policy and Outreach, Emergency Management Branch, Department of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness
The information exists, but it hasn't been disclosed, because we're waiting for Quebec—
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The Vice-Chair Bloc Patrick Bonin
My question is simple. I'll repeat it.
Do you produce maps of flood-prone areas for Quebec? Do you make them yourselves? Quebec does, but does the federal government as well?
Director General, Policy and Outreach, Emergency Management Branch, Department of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness
Yes, the federal government does as well.
The Vice-Chair Bloc Patrick Bonin
Okay.
Could you tell us how much the federal government spends on mapping in Quebec, out of the $64 million, compared to the other provinces? Could you give us a proportion?
Assistant Deputy Minister, Department of Natural Resources
Thank you for the question.
We have agreements that were signed directly with Quebec. Those agreements include the amount of money that comes from the federal government to support Quebec in terms of mapping.
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Assistant Deputy Minister, Department of Natural Resources
We can provide the committee with the agreements that state the amounts allocated to Quebec, in writing.
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The Vice-Chair Bloc Patrick Bonin
Okay.
Was there, for example, a proposal for Quebec to withdraw from this program with financial compensation?
Assistant Deputy Minister, Department of Natural Resources
In terms of mapping and the federal support for that, every province we have had discussions with has asked for support, including Quebec. We give them our geospatial data to support them, and we provide them with science and our expertise to assist them in their work.
Across the country, right now, all the provinces that have the opportunity to work with us have asked for federal assistance.
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The Vice-Chair Bloc Patrick Bonin
Thank you for your answer.
Mr. DeMarco and you, the officials, the committee thanks you for your contribution and participation in today's meeting.
The committee's next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, May 26, 2026, at 3:30 p.m.
The meeting is adjourned.