The Canada in a Changing Climate: National Assessment Process depends on the collaboration of a broad partnership of subject-matter experts and assessment users from all orders of government, Indigenous organizations, universities, professional and non-governmental groups, and the private sector.
How to participate
Engagement for this assessment cycle began in 2023 and is ongoing. The first report was released in 2026.
Are you interested in contributing to the next Canada in a Changing Climate assessment cycle?
The external review for the Special Report on Extreme Events: Protecting our homes, people and communities is planned for December 7, 2026, to January 22, 2027. Please follow this link to register: https://forms-formulaires.alpha.canada.ca/en/id/cmvqpdf4m004401xck7jxfyl9
Through the review process, your expertise and feedback will play a key role in strengthening the report and ensuring it accurately reflects the current knowledge on climate change science, impacts and adaptation in Canada. You are welcome to review the entire report or select chapters.
Check back here periodically or contact the Assessment Secretariat to see when we are looking for reviewers (Spring 2027) for the Living in our Changing Climate Report.
Previous activities
Your Voice, Your Art, Our Climate Youth Art Contest (Closed)
The Your Voice, Your Art, Our Climate youth art contest closed on May 20th. Open to students in grades 7–12 across Canada, the contest invited young artists to visually explore how climate change is shaping our lives, communities, and future. We were thrilled to see such creativity and passion in the submissions. Selected artwork may be featured on ChangingClimate.ca, in future National Assessment reports, and in upcoming exhibits.
Call for authors – Expression of interest (Closed)
In March 2025, we launched a call for expressions of interest to be Coordinating Lead Authors, Lead Authors, Contributing Authors and Student Leaders for the upcoming National Assessment Report, Living in Our Changing Climate Report (title to be confirmed). The authors will develop various chapters, covering topics such as ecosystems, water, food, energy, infrastructure, and the economy.
Call for Advisory Committee members – Expression of interest (Closed)
In August 2024, we launched a call for expressions of interest to form our Advisory Committee that will provide advice and guidance throughout the next Canada in a Changing Climate: National Assessment Process. The Advisory Committee plays a crucial role in shaping and guiding the assessment process.
Scoping workshops (Completed)
Between July 2023 and June 2024, we hosted 11 in-person and virtual scoping workshops to ensure a wide range of participants had the opportunity to weigh in on themes and approaches for the next Assessment cycle. This included both open workshops and targeted sessions with groups such as youth, First Nations, Inuit and Métis from across the country. Input received during the scoping phase will help inform the next assessment cycle, including themes and approaches to consider. A summary of the input received has been captured in the recently published Scoping for the next Canada in a Changing Climate: National Assessment Process What We Heard Report 2024.
Contact us
If you have any questions or comments, or want to get involved, please reach out to the Assessment Secretariat: nationalassessment-evaluationnationale@nrcan-rncan.gc.ca.