There is a 30 percent chance that an earthquake strong enough to cause significant damage will strike southwestern British Columbia in the next 50 years, and a 5 to 15 percent chance that a major earthquake will strike southern Quebec or eastern Ontario. These quake zones encompass several...

The recent floods in Queensland highlighted major deficiencies in insurance coverage for extreme weather events in Australia. As the frequency and intensity of such events is predicted to increase with climate change, it is necessary to review current insurance arrangements, and consider whether...

The Policy Brief series showcases high quality, policy-relevant research on issues relating to forced migration and international refugee law. The views expressed in the Policy Brief are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect those of the Andrew & Renata Kaldor Centre for...