Documents in this category are selected for their quality, influence, and/or their focus on Canadian case studies. These documents are considered excellent starting points for those interested in climate change adaptation in Canada (see Mehdi, 2006), and those interested in implementing climate change assessments and adaptation options in the City of Toronto.

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• Infrastructure Canada. (2006). Adapting Infrastructure to Climate Change in Canada’s Cities and Communities: A Literature Review. Research & Analysis Division, Infrastructure Canada. Ottawa: Infrastructure Canada.

• Mehdi, B. (ed.). (2006). Adapting to Climate Change: An Introduction for Canadian Municipalities. Canadian Climate Impacts and Adaptation Research Network (C-CIARN).

• Hebb, A., & Mortsch, L. (2007). Floods: Mapping Vulnerability in the Upper Thames Watershed under a Changing Climate. CFCAS Project: Assessment of Water Resources Risk and Vulnerability to Changing Climatic Conditions, Project Report XI.

• Snover, A.K., L. Whitely Binder, J. Lopez, E. Willmott, J. Kay, D. Howell, and J. Simmonds. 2007. Preparing for Climate Change: A Guidebook for Local, Regional, and State Governments. In association and published by ICLEI – Local Governments for Sustainability, Oakland, CA.

• Halifax Regional Municipality. (2006). HRM Climate SMART: Community Action Guide to Climate Change and Emergency Preparedness. Halifax Regional Municipality, Naturally Green, Government of Canada, Federation of Canadian Municipalities, Government of Nova Scotia, ClimAdapt.

• Cohen, S., & T. Neale, eds. (2006). Participatory Integrated Assessment of Water Management and Climate Change in the Okanagan Basin, British Columbia. Vancouver: Environment Canada and University of British Columbia.

• Bruce, J., Egender, M., & Noble, D. (2006). Adapting to Climate Change: A Risk-Based Guide for Ontario Municipalities.

• Lemmen, D.S., Warren, F.J. (Eds.) (2004). Climate Change Impacts and Adaptation: A Canadian Perspective. Ottawa: Climate Change Impacts and Adaptation Directorate, Natural Resources Canada.

• London Climate Change Partnership. (2005). Adapting to Climate Change: A Checklist for Development – Guidance on Designing Developments in a Changing Climate. London: Greater London Authority, South East Climate Change Partnership, Sustainable Development Round Table.

• City of Portage la Prairie & PIEVC. (2007). City of Portage la Prairie Water Resources Infrastructure Assessment: Phase II – Pilot Study. Prepared by Genivar in association with TetrES Consultants Inc. Ottawa: Public Infrastructure Engineering Vulnerability Committee.