The federal government is trying to come up with ways to protect millions of dollars worth of vulnerable infrastructure and coastline, years after it was urged to adapt to the effects of climate change. Ottawa has solicited a study on how some of the 1,000 small craft harbours that are critical to the fishing industry could be affected by rising sea levels, storm surges and a loss of shorefast ice — all linked to climate change. The call for proposals from the Department of Fisheries says the government has long been criticized for failing to prepare for changing conditions that could damage wharfs, fisheries infrastructure and coastal habitats.

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