Environment Canada unveils overhaul to national weather alert system

“We continue to experience more frequent and extreme weather in Canada, which makes it more important than ever for Canadians to have access to clear, accurate, and easy-to-understand weather alerts,” said federal Environment and Climate Change minister, Julie Dabrusin, in a press release accompanying the ECC announcement. “By improving how severe weather is reported, we are helping Canadians better understand and prepare for potential impacts, so they can make informed decisions about how and when to protect themselves, their loved ones, and their property.”