CEU Electronic Theses and Dissertations, 2023
| Author | Angers, Erica Alexandra Droeske |
|---|---|
| Title | Managing Multi-jurisdictional Flooding Events in the Ottawa-Gatineau Region: A Comparative Policy and Media Analysis of Municipal and Provincial Responses to the 2017 and 2019 Floods |
| Summary | In 2017 and 2019 Canada’s capital region of Ottawa-Gatineau experienced significant flooding which posed severe challenges for residents, public infrastructure, and municipal and provincial government functioning. This flooding presented short and long-term challenges, as many of the homes that faced the most significant impacts in 2017 were once again impacted in 2019, with projected future flooding likely to occur in these same regions again. The management of these flooding events was complicated by the unique jurisdictional features of the Ottawa-Gatineau region, which is divided into two municipalities, in two different provinces. While all levels of government worked together to address the flooding, the municipalities and provinces had differing responses, with varying levels of effectiveness. Using a comprehensive examination of existing governance structures and socio-political and cultural contexts, this thesis will illustrate the key factors that shaped the disaster management response to these flooding events. Using a media analysis of content that was released during the flooding and in its aftermath in both 2017 and 2019, the research seeks to understand the factors that influenced the short and long term policy response. Findings from this research aim to support the broader understanding of disaster management and policy formulation in Canada. This is particularly prescient as Canada faces increasingly intense and frequent extreme weather events due to climate change. By identifying strengths and weaknesses in the recent past in response to climate impacts, this research may contribute to the emergence of more resilient communities in the face of future environmental challenges. |
| Supervisor | Bodenstein, Thilo; Ciornei, Irina |
| Department | School of Public Policy MA |
| Full text | https://www.etd.ceu.edu/2023/angers_erica.pdf |
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