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Freedom space: An integrated river management approach for dealing with climate change

The tool developed in this project describes the levels of freedom space and can serve to integrate this concept into municipal and provincial water management policies. The analyses revealed the important role wetlands play in the proper functioning of rivers, especially in the climate change context, and supports efforts to better protect these essential areas.

Scientific manager(s) : Pascale Biron, Université Concordia
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2013
Espace de liberté: Un cadre de gestion intégrée pour la conservation des cours d'eau dans un contexte de changements climatiques
Biron, P., Buffin-Bélanger, T., Larocque, M.,…
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Previous theme
Programmation antérieure
Project completed
Development of a prototype warning system for low water flows and excessive withdrawals in the Yamaska pilot watershed

This project has allowed to increase awareness through regular meetings of the municipal water withdrawers who share the same finite resource. It will allow improved preparedness for expected low flow periods, through a decision support tool that helps municipal users react more
rapidly and equitably. Moreover, it is an approach to monitoring that can be adapted to circumstances other than low flows.

Scientific manager(s) : Bertrand Côté, Université Sherbrooke
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2013
Développement d'un prototype de système d'alerte aux faibles débits et aux prélèvements excessifs dans le bassin versant pilote de la rivière Yamaska
Côté, B., Leconte, R., Trudel, M.
French
Adaptation of Living Environments
2020-2025 programming
Project completed
Study on the impacts of climate change on municipal finances in Quebec

This study aims to measure the impact of climate change on the budgetary items of Quebec's municipal organizations.

Scientific manager(s) : Charles-Antoine Gosselin & al., WSP Canada Inc
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2022
Étude sur l’impact des changements climatiques sur les finances publiques des municipalités du Québec
Gosselin, Charles-Antoine
French
Economy . Climate Science and Climate Services
2020-2025 programming
Project in progress
Quebec’s ski system in the face of climate change

This study on the Quebec ski system in the face of climate change will facilitate access to historical and future climate data on snow on the ground throughout Quebec and to understand the vulnerabilities of the system.

Scientific manager(s) : Clara Champalle and Ursule Boyer-Villemaire, Ouranos
Adaptation of Living Environments
2020-2025 programming
Project completed
Integrating water issues into the development of a climate change adaptation plan for a rural RCM – A case study of Les Sources RCM

This project will improve the consideration of water resources in the context of regional adaptation to climate change in rural areas through the identification of hazards in the area and the assessment of municipalities’ adaptive capacity.

Scientific manager(s) : Alain Webster, Université de Sherbrooke; Joanie Gagnon, Université de Sherbrooke
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2022
La prise en compte de l'eau en contexte de changements climatiques par une MRC rurale
Gagnon, Joanie
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Health
2014-2019 programming
Project completed
Climate change and heat vulnerabilities of Canadian workers

This project examined the relationship between summer weather and the health of workers in five Canadian provinces. It has generated new knowledge that can guide decision-makers and prevention stakeholders.

Scientific manager(s) : Campagna, Céline (INSPQ)
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2021
Climate change and heat vulnerabilities of Canadian workers: Focus on the Central and Western provinces of Canada
Campagna, C.
English
Economy . Climate Science and Climate Services
2020-2025 programming
Project in progress
Diagnosis of the Quebec ski system’s vulnerability to climate change

This project will assess the vulnerability of the Quebec alpine ski system to climate change and identify risks and opportunities for intervention.

Scientific manager(s) : Clara Champalle et Ursule Boyer-Villemaire, Ouranos
Health
2014-2019 programming
Project completed
The indoor temperature of dwellings in Montérégie: A better understanding for better interventions

The data from the project sheds light on the early symptoms of heat effects. It can be used by health and community workers during home visits to adapt care.

Scientific manager(s) : Kareen Nour; Isabelle Tardif, CISSS de la Montérégie-Centre
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2022
Température intérieure des logements en Montérégie : mieux comprendre pour mieux intervenir
Tardif, I., Nour. K
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Extreme Events
2020-2025 programming
Project completed
Development of a model of the uncertainty associated with the traditional measurement of water surface profiles during floods for rivers in southern Québec

This project facilitates, among other things, the identification of sources of uncertainty associated with traditional water surface profile measurements using real-time kinematic positioning (GNSS-RTK).

 

Scientific manager(s) : Geneviève Marquis, hydrogéomorphologue; JFSA et associés; Mélanie Trudel, UdeS; Nadeau-Fournier Arpenteurs-Géomètres, Videns analytics
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2022
Développement du modèle d’incertitude associé à la mesure traditionnelle des lignes d’eau lors de crues pour les rivières du Québec méridional
Marquis. G., JFSA et associés
French
Health
2014-2019 programming
Project completed
Study of health vulnerabilities to extreme weather events and development of alert thresholds for Québec

This projet will help refining the development of meteorological thresholds for health alerts for several situations of extreme importance for health-related climate change adaptation, for Québec and Canada.

Scientific manager(s) : Fateh Chebana, INRS-ÉTÉ; Céline Campagna, INRS
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2022
Étude des vulnérabilités sanitaires aux événements météorologiques extrêmes et élaboration de seuils d'alerte pour le Québec
Chebana, F., Campagna, C., Ouarda, T., Gosselin,…
French
Adaptation of Living Environments
2020-2025 programming
Project completed
Inequalities and climate change adaptation solutions

This project examines the inequality issues associated with climate change adaptation solutions. The resulting recommendations will make it possible to establish an impact and vulnerability analysis framework that is adapted to Quebec.

Scientific manager(s) : Nathalie Bleau, Ouranos; Lorène Cristini, Observatoire québécois des inégalités
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2022
Inégalités et solutions d’adaptation aux changements climatiques
Després, Émilie
French
Extreme Events
2020-2025 programming
Project starting
Developing education on the spatialization of flood hazards in secondary schools in Quebec

This project will, among other things, determine benchmarks for the implementation of spatialized flood hazard education in high school curricula in Quebec.

Scientific manager(s) : Chantal Déry, UQO; Marco Barroca-Paccard, HEP Vaud; Audrey Groleau, UQTR; Mathieu Thibault, UQO; Jacob Stolle, INRS; Alain Mailhot, INRS
Extreme Events
2020-2025 programming
Project in progress
Estimation of surges and higher sea levels at the outfalls of rivers located in the fluvial sector and maritime sector (estuary and gulf) of the St. Lawrence

The results of this project will produce a better estimate of flood risks and, consequently, better mapping of flood zones for regions where water levels in the receiving environment have a significant impact on flood risks. 

Scientific manager(s) : Mohammad Bizhanimanzar, Ouranos
Tourism
2014-2019 programming
Project completed
Communication strategy for the tourism industry

Tools and activities were developed specifically for this industry in order to raise awareness and encourage the assimilation of current knowledge on climate change. Ultimately, they will be used in informed decision-making and the promotion of innovative action on climate change adaptation.  

Scientific manager(s) : Stéphanie Bleau
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2020
L'intégration des risques climatiques dans un modèle d'affaires: des occasions à saisir
Bérubé, A.
French
2020
Tourisme et changements climatiques: la région des Laurentides innove
Couture, M., Parent, C.
French
2020
Le tourisme de demain à l'heure de la crise climatique
Ouranos
French
2020
Stations de ski de la région touristique des Cantons-de-l’Est et les changements climatiques
Ouranos
French
2020
Charlevoix et Québec intègrent les changements climatiques: développer une économie touristique sur mesure
Ouranos
French
2020
L’agrotourisme et le tourisme gourmand à l’heure des changements climatiques
Ouranos
French
2020
Les activités de chasse et pêche à l’heure des changements climatiques
Ouranos
French
2020
Le tourisme fluvial et côtier à l’heure des changements climatiques
Ouranos
French
2020
Le tourisme de plein air et d’aventure à l’heure des changements climatiques
Ouranos
French
2020
Le tourisme urbain et événementiel à l’heure des changements climatiques
Ouranos
French
2020
Living Lab Laurentides
French
2020
Tourisme et plein air : Adaptation des sentiers aux changements climatiques
Lacasse, J.
French
2020
Tourisme et mobilité durable Saint-Sauveur
Gariépy, J.
French
Extreme Events
2020-2025 programming
Project in progress
Spatial dashboards of socio-economic and population consequences in flood-prone areas

Comprehensive knowledge of an area will be made available to the people and organizations concerned, allowing them to plan emergency measures and land use with a view to adapting to climate change.

Scientific manager(s) : Yannick Hémond (UQAM), Benoît Robert (Polytechnique), Olivier Caron (UQAM), Bruno Agard (Polytechnique)
Extreme Events
2020-2025 programming
Project in progress
Analysis of the accuracy and uncertainty of flow measurements taken by large-scale particle image velocimetry

The results of the research project will be used by the hydrologic expertise unit to improve the estimation of river flows in Quebec. 

Scientific manager(s) : Mélanie Trudel, Université de Sherbrooke; Jay Lacey, Université de Sherbrooke
Outside Programming
Hors programmation
Project completed
2015 Edition | Climate Change Knowledge Synthesis

This synthesis will provide a scientific foundation and food for thought for adaptation experts and practitioners for whom climate change is an important issue in their mandates and activities. This knowledge is the starting point for supporting adaptation decisions and taking action to make Quebec more resilient to current and future climate change.

Scientific manager(s) : Liza Leclerc, Robert Siron, Ouranos
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2015
Synthèse des connaissances sur les changements climatiques, édition 2015
Siron, R., Ouranos; Leclerc, L., Ouranos
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2014
Synthèse des connaissances sur les changements climatiques, sommaire 2014
Leclerc, L., Siron, R., Logan, T., Côte, H.,…
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Climate Science and Climate Services . Economy
2020-2025 programming
Project in progress
Portrait of Snow Cover Indices

This project will facilitate access to historic and future snow cover data across Quebec at a resolution in the order of 10 km. Users and decision-makers from a multitude of sectors will enjoy a broader range of climate information to integrate into their adaptation plans.

Scientific manager(s) : Émilie Bresson, Ouranos
Climate Science and Climate Services
2020-2025 programming
Project completed
A regional climate portrait in reference and future climates to support the analysis of impacts and adaptation to climate change in Eeyou Istchee James Bay, northern Abitibi-Témiscamingue and Nunavik

The results of this project provide a more complete and precise regional climatic and hydrological portrait in current and future climates to support decision-making on the identification of impacts and adaptation solutions to be planned and implemented for transportation.

Scientific manager(s) : Alain Mailhot, INRS-ETE; Dominique Paquin, Ouranos
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2022
Portrait climatique régional en climat de référence et futur en soutien à l’analyse des impacts et de l’adaptation aux changements climatiques sur le territoire Eeyou lstchee Baie-James, du nord de l’Abitibi-Témiscamingue et du Nunavik
Paquin D., Mailhot A., Guay C., Malenfant C.,…
French
Adaptation of Living Environments
2020-2025 programming
Project in progress
Study on the implementation of ecofiscal measures for conservation and adaptation to climate change in the St. Lawrence Lowlands

This project will design ecofiscal measures and study their potential effects in order to document the issues to be anticipated if they are implemented. It will assess the utility of ecofiscal measures in supporting adaptation to climate change and the protection of species at risk.

Scientific manager(s) : Jean-Philippe Meloche, CIRANO
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2021
L’écofiscalité en contexte d’adaptation : Portrait global, principaux enjeux et recommandations pour le Québec
Bourbonnais, Cédric
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Extreme Events
2020-2025 programming
Project in progress
Participatory monitoring of water levels

Data collected in a participatory manner can be fed into models in order to define the flood zones and the alert levels for populations and infrastructure, in particular for the rivers where more traditional data collection is not possible.

Scientific manager(s) : Florence Millerand, Université du Québec à Montréal; Lorna Heaton, Université de Montréal; Laure Turcati Université du Québec à Montréal
Climate Scenarios and services
2014-2019 programming
Project completed
Mine tailings site reclamation and climate change: development and application of adaptation tools

This methodological approach is applicable in different climates and for different reclamation methods. Mining industry stakeholders have a method to assess the resilience of present or future reclamation facilities in the face of climate change. 

Scientific manager(s) : Bruno Bussière, IRME UQAT
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2022
Climate change risks and vulnerabilities during mining exploration, operations, and reclamation: A regional approach for the mining sector in Québec, Canada
Bresson, É., Bussière, B., Pabst, T., Demers, I.,…
English
2021
MOOC - Influence of climate change on mining sector
Bussière, B., Pabst, T., Guittonny, M., Bresson,…
English
Economy . Climate Governance
2020-2025 programming
Project in progress
Supporting Climate Change Adaptation in Quebec’s Tourism Sector

Under Thrust 5 of the 2020-2025 Action Plan for Responsible and Sustainable Tourism, Quebec’s Ministry of Tourism (MTO) is interested in acquiring and sharing knowledge on climate change mitigation, supporting partners in testing innovative solutions, and stimulating the mobilization of regional and sectoral players for a tourism industry that is resilient to climate change.

Scientific manager(s) : Ouranos; Ministère du Tourisme du Québec
Extreme Events
2020-2025 programming
Project in progress
Production of new hydroclimatic simulations for southern Quebec using Raven: An examination of the uncertainty related to hydrological modelling in the context of climate change

The use of the Raven framework will help building several semi-distributed models appropriate to the watersheds of southern Quebec. It will allow the exploration of the different algorithms to simulate snow melting and evapotranspiration.

Scientific manager(s) : François Anctil, Université Laval; Biljana Music, Ouranos
Climate Scenarios and services
2014-2019 programming
Project completed
Integration of climate change into the design and reclamation of tailings storage facilities

This study responds to a need expressed by mining companies and the provincial government to review mining waste management measures by considering climate change and its impacts on the industry in order to ensure the long-term sustainability and safety of tailings structures.

Scientific manager(s) : Bruno Bussière, IRME UQAT
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2020
Impact of climate change on extreme rainfall events and surface water management at mine waste storage facilities
Labonté-Raymond P.L., Pabst T., Bussière B.,…
English
2022
Simulating the effect of climate change on performance of a monolayer cover combined with an elevated water table placed on acid-generating mine tailings
Lieber E., Demers, I., Pabst T., Bresson E.
English
2020
Influence of climate change on the ability of a cover with capillary barrier effects to control acid generation
Hotton, G., Bussière, B., Pabst, T., Bresson, É.,…
English
2019
Influence des changements climatiques sur la performance de couverture à effets de barrière capillaire : étude du cas Lorraine
Hotton G.
French
2022
Impact de la hausse d’intensité des précipitations extrêmes causée par les changements climatiques dans la gestion de l’eau de surface des aires d’entreposage des rejets miniers.
Labonté-Raymond, P.-L.
French
2019
Effet des changements climatiques sur la stabilité géotechnique d'un parc à résidus.
Gandonou, M.
French
Water Management
2014-2019 programming
Project in closing
The Salinity of the St. Lawrence River Under Scrutiny: For a Better Understanding of the Anticipated Impacts of its Variability on the Drinking Water Supply of the CMQ

The project will provide a better understanding of current and future spatial and temporal variability of salinity in the transition zone to help guide stakeholders in making sound decisions.

Scientific manager(s) : Charles-Éric Bernier, CMQ
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2019
Étape 1.1 - Étude de vulnérabilité des sources d’eau potable au fleuve des villes de Québec et de Lévis en regard de la salinité
CMQ et Ouranos
French
2019
Étape 1.2 - Étude de vulnérabilité des sources d’eau potable au fleuve des villes de Québec et de Lévis en regard de la salinité
CMQ, Inrest et Québec Océan
French
2022
Étape 2.1 - Simuler les changements de conditions de salinité dans la zone de transition saline dans un contexte de changements climatiques
CMQ, Université Laval et Ouranos
French
Extreme Events
2020-2025 programming
Project in closing
Assessment of the Impact of Land Use Change on Climate – Phase I

Many climate change adaptation and mitigation measures involve changes in land use, including urban planning, agricultural practices, the planting of trees or crops for bioenergy or carbon capture, and the restoration of natural ecosystems.

Scientific manager(s) : Martin Leduc, Ouranos Dominique Paquin, Ouranos Olivier Asselin, Ouranos
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2022
On the Intercontinental Transferability of Regional Climate Model Response to Severe Forestation
Asselin O., Leduc, M., Paquin D., Di Luca, A.,…
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Extreme Events
2020-2025 programming
Project in progress
Assessment of the Impact of Land Use Change on Climate – Phase 2

Many climate change adaptation and mitigation measures involve changes in land use, including urban planning, agricultural practices, the planting of trees or crops for bioenergy or carbon capture, and the restoration of natural ecosystems.

Scientific manager(s) : Martin Leduc, Dominique Paquin & Olivier Asselin, Ouranos
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2022
On the Intercontinental Transferability of Regional Climate Model Response to Severe Forestation
Asselin O., Leduc, M., Paquin D., Di Luca, A.,…
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Economy
2020-2025 programming
Project in progress
Understanding methods of intervention to strengthen entrepreneurial innovation in climate change adaptation in the Magdalen Islands and the Laurentides region, leading tourist areas

This collaborative research project encourages small and medium-sized tourism businesses in the Magdalen Islands and the Laurentides region to develop and experiment with climate change adaptation measures.   

Scientific manager(s) : Dominic Lapointe (UQAM) et Alexis Guillemard (UQAM)
Nordic Environment
2014-2019 programming
Project completed
Climate change and traditional food security in northern Quebec

The results of this project will enable indigenous communities, regional organizations, and provincial and federal governments to consider a future where food security is assured.

Scientific manager(s) : Murray Humphries, Centre pour la nutrition et l’environnement des peuples autochotones (CINE), Université McGill
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2023
Changements climatiques et sécurité alimentaire traditionnelle dans le nord du Québec
Humphries, M
English
Ecosystems and Biodiversity
2014-2019 programming
Project completed
Current and anticipated impacts of cyanobacterial blooms and cyanotoxin on various wildlife organisms in Missisquoi bay and the rivière-aux-brochets ecological reserve by 2050

This research project is designed to better understand the dynamics of cyanobacterial blooms and cyanotoxins under climate change. The results will provide a solid foundation for biodiversity conservation through adaptation measures.

Scientific manager(s) : Philippe Juneau et Beatrix Beisner, Université du Québec à Montréal
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2021
Impacts actuels et appréhendés pour 2050 des fleurs d'eau de cyanobactéries (CYANO) et des cyanotoxines sur différents organismes fauniques de la baie Missisquoi et de la réserve écologique de la Rivière-aux-Brochets
Juneau, P., Beisner, B., Gregory-Eaves, I., Sauvé…
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Water Availability
2020-2025 programming
Project in progress
Expected consequences of worsening severe water shortages in Quebec (CASCADES project)

This project will document and analyze the consequences of water shortages from the point of view of their cascading effect on the well-being of populations.

Scientific manager(s) : Isabelle Charron, AGÉCO; Laurent Da Silva, Nada Conseils; Daniel Tarte, T2 Environnement
Water Availability
2020-2025 programming
Project in progress
Review of current knowledge and available methods in Mexico, Bavaria and Quebec for sharing water when resources are limited

This project is making use of well-established collaborations with Mexico and Bavaria in order to allow Quebec to initiate the development of a knowledge base on practices and tools for sharing water when it is limited. 

Scientific manager(s) : Annie Poulin (ETS)
Climate Governance . Social and Health Challenges
2020-2025 programming
Project completed
Climate change adaptation in Quebec: improving communication and fostering public engagement in a pandemic context

This project is a first step towards the integration of knowledge on climate change adaptation communication in Québec. This work will serve as a springboard for future R&D and to boost this emerging field of expertise.

Scientific manager(s) : Erick Lachapelle
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2021
Impacts psychosociaux de la pandémie de covid-19 : résultats d’une large enquête québécoise
Généreux, M., Landaverde, E.
French
2021
Cinq raisons de positionner la santé et le bien-être des québécois(e)s au cœur de la lutte aux changements climatiques
Généreux, M., Landaverde, E.
French
2023
Communiquer sur l’adaptation aux changements climatiques dans un contexte pandémique au Québec
Boivin, M., Champagne St-Arnaud, V., Briand, A.-S…
French
Water Management
2014-2019 programming
Project completed
Integrated Management of Dams and Resilience of Local Communities to Climate Change

The project will make it possible to adapt dam management to climate change and the water needs of local communities.

Scientific manager(s) : Catherine Frizzle, COGESAF; Catherine Choquette, Université de Sherbrooke
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2023
Gestion intégrée des barrages face aux changements climatiques et résilience des communautés locales
Frizzle, C., Choquette, C., Trudel, M., Leconte,…
French
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