Governments and the media remain focused on responding to disasters, not preventing or preparing for them. Here’s what must change — and will and won’t work — as Canada faces increased disaster risks.
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Associate Professor of Political Science, Brandon University
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Professor of Sociology, Brandon University
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Associate Professor and Chair of Applied Disaster and Emergency Studies Department, Brandon University
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Associate professor Disability Studies and Inclusive Education, Brandon University
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Associate Professor, Curriculum and Pedagogy, Brandon University
