Mr. Speaker, not only is climate change having a disastrous impact on the environment; it is wreaking havoc on municipalities and their budgets. Just like with climate change, the federal government's response to natural disasters is also missing in action when it comes to this issue.
The Federation of Canadian Municipalities is pleading with the government to review and rewrite its disaster protocols. Cities should not have to wait months for financial help.
On the environment, the government is at best negligent; on disaster relief, it is just plain incompetent.
When will Canadians and municipalities be able to depend on the government to show up when it is needed?