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Restore ECCC radar research funding

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Petitioners ask the Government of Canada to reverse cuts to Environment and Climate Change Canada’s Science and Technology Branch and restore and preserve radar, severe-weather and observational research capacity to protect Canadians.

Why we would sign this petition

  • Restores specialized radar and severe-weather research capacity, improving detection and warning capabilities.
  • Likely reduces risk to lives and property by strengthening early warning and community resilience.
  • Maintains national expertise in meteorology and observational technology crucial for long-term preparedness.

Why we wouldn’t sign this petition

  • Reversing cuts requires government funding and trade-offs against other priorities and budgets.
  • The petition does not specify how restored positions or research would be allocated or measured, so alternatives might be more efficient.
  • Restoring capacity alone may not address broader emergency management, infrastructure or coordination needs that also affect outcomes.

The summary and both sets of reasons are AI-generated from the petition and given equal weight. Claims are the petitioners’ own; consult the official record for the full text.

Official petition

Petition to the House of Commons Canada has a proud history of pioneering work on weather radar since World War II including the implementation of the first national weather radar network in Canada by 1997; The research conducted by ECCC scientists and their expertise are essential for improved detection and issuance of warnings to Canadians of extreme weather events; Early detection and warnings are integral to reduce fatalities and injuries, mitigate against property damage, and increase community resilience; Canadians have experienced several severe weather events this summer including tornados, wildfires, and flooding; and Eliminating dedicated meteorological and atmospheric scientists weakens Canada’s ability to address and prepare for weather related threats. We, the undersigned, citizens of Canada, call upon the Government of Canada to: 1. Reverse the cuts made to ECCC's Science and Technology Branch in radar and severe weather research to sustain the exemplary research by these integral scientists and protect Canadians from harmful weather events; and 1. Reverse the cuts made to ECCC's Science and Technology Branch in radar and severe weather research to sustain the exemplary research by these integral scientists and protect Canadians from harmful weather events; and 2. Preserve research and scientific capacity within Environment and Climate Change Canada, specifically in the fields of severe weather, radar meteorology, and observational technology to ensure public confidence and sense of security.

Government response

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