SAINT JOHN, N.B.—Canada’s defence minister says if the impact of climate change disasters ranging from floods to fires worsens, he may have to re-evaluate the numbers of Canadian Forces personnel available to respond. The Darlings Island Road, left, is submerged by the floodwaters of the St. John River in Nauwigewauk, N.B., on Friday. Federal Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan is in the province today to visit areas where Canadian Forces are responding to flood conditions. Behind him, the Saint John River had flooded the road leading onto the subdivision on Randolph Island. He said the military has already been increasing its reserves to cope with climate change fallout.

Source: thestar April 29, 2019 13:52 UTC