MJ is a policy analyst with experience in local and federal government policy and communications, and a background in environmental sciences. Since 2021, she has been working as an analyst with the Canada Centre for Mapping and Earth Observation at Natural Resources Canada (NRCan). At NRCan, she leads policy support to establish the flood mapping program and communicate its progress.
Sessions in which Marie-Josee Valiquete participates
Tuesday 7 November, 2023
Flooding is Canada’s most costly natural disaster, and flood risk intensifies as a result of urbanization and climate change. These impacts will change over time and can jeopardize the overall sustainability of communities if they remain unaddressed. As socio-economic consequences worsen, it underlines the need for governments to provide current and accurate hazard information to vulnerable populations, including Indigenous communities who are disproportionately affected, to make decisions...
