Fires, Floods and Heatwaves. Are Canada’s Small Businesses Ready?

Nearly one-third of the country’s SMEs have been affected by climate-related disasters – a number that is likely to grow since Canada’s climate is warming at twice the global average.

Small businesses affected by an extreme weather event say it added financial stress in the form of sales losses, higher operating costs and disruptions to supply chains, among others.

Businesses that want to survive the physical risks of our increasingly unpredictable environment must take concrete steps now to protect their infrastructure and operations from natural disasters.

Discover in our study

• Why small businesses in Canada are increasingly vulnerable to extreme weather events 
• Concrete examples of the physical impacts of natural disasters on businesses across the country 
• How another business owner like you prepared for and recovered from a devastating wildfire 
• Three steps to protect your business from extreme weather events, including practical guidelines and resources