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Climate Change Could Cost Canada $110 Billion in Healthcare

10/15/2025

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Climate change threatens Canada's healthcare system, potentially costing up to $110 billion annually by 2050.
The 2023 wildfire season produced about $1.28 billion in health-related costs in Ontario.
Health risks from climate change include more heat-related hospitalizations and respiratory issues due to rising ozone levels.
Experts link fracking to severe health outcomes and call for comprehensive health impact assessments and stronger regulations to protect vulnerable populations.

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Story summary

Climate change threatens Canada's healthcare system, potentially costing up to $110 billion annually by 2050.
The 2023 wildfire season produced about $1.28 billion in health-related costs in Ontario.
Health risks from climate change include more heat-related hospitalizations and respiratory issues due to rising ozone levels.
Experts link fracking to severe health outcomes and call for comprehensive health impact assessments and stronger regulations to protect vulnerable populations.