Strengthening Toronto’s Resilience: Culvert Replacement Project

Funding provided through the Disaster Mitigation and Adaptation Fund

Climate change is increasing the frequency and intensity of extreme weather, and communities across Canada are feeling the impact. Families, businesses, and entire communities have experienced the financial and emotional costs of these natural disasters firsthand. Now more than ever, it is critical to reduce the impact of extreme weather events to keep Canadian families safe, protect local businesses, and support a strong economy for Canadians. The Government of Canada has taken bold steps to address these challenges head-on, with a strong focus on reducing the risks of flooding while investing in climate-resilient infrastructure.

As the fourth-largest city in North America and home to over three million people, the City of Toronto has faced serious flooding in recent years, endangering its infrastructure and residents. To address these challenges, the Government of Canada invested $8.7 million, alongside $15.1 million from the City of Toronto, to replace and upsize six critical culverts. This project equipped the culverts to handle higher water volumes and withstand 100-year weather events, reducing flood risks for over three million residents while protecting municipal infrastructure and minimizing environmental impacts. The benefits extend beyond flood prevention, ensuring fewer disruptions to transportation, smoother business operations, and greater peace of mind for families.

The Culvert Replacement Project highlights a shared commitment to safeguarding Toronto’s future, building stronger, more resilient communities for generations to come.

Quick facts:

• The Disaster Mitigation and Adaptation Fund (DMAF) is a $3.74B direct-delivery, competitive program aimed at increasing the resilience of communities by funding public infrastructure projects – in collaboration with municipalities – designed to mitigate current and future climate-related risks and disasters triggered by natural hazards, such as floods, wildfires, droughts, erosion, and severe storms. 
• In 2018, the Government of Canada launched the DMAF, committing $2 billion over 10 years to invest in structural and natural infrastructure projects to increase the resilience of communities impacted by natural disasters triggered by climate change.

For more information, visit:

• Disaster Mitigation and Adaptation Fund
• Climate resilience
• Infrastructure and Housing Project Map
• News Release: Toronto residents to be better protected against flood damage