Gee: A Women's Bureau could offer protection after natural disasters

While tornadoes may not become an everyday occurrence, the costs of natural disasters across Canada have risen, with 2016 being the most costly year on record at $4.9 billion. These rising costs are due to not only the increased frequency of disasters, but also their increased severity, both of which are consequences of climate change. Women and girls are disproportionately affected by natural disasters – even in so-called developed countries such as Canada.
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