Climate Change and the Health of Canadians

This course examines climate-change related health risks to Canadians, including to populations of highest concern - seniors, young children, people with chronic illnesses, the socially and economically disadvantaged, and Indigenous Populations - and the potential for impacts on communities. New tools such as climate change and health vulnerability and adaptation assessments are discussed along with their uses in policy and program development by Canadian and international partners. Guest lectures, case studies and a field trip to meet with climate change decision makers in Ottawa are used to illustrate innovative health adaptation measures and multidisciplinary partnerships being undertaken to build climate resilient health systems. Note: This course involves a combination of lecture, class discussion and activities, student presentations and a multi-day field trip to Ottawa; field trip fee normally $300+HST; will not exceed $600+HST. For students unable to attend the field component, an alternative assessment component will be arranged.