Canadian Weather Concerns and Resilience: First Onsite Property Restoration Survey Findings
First Onsite Property Restoration recently conducted its annual Weather and Property survey, revealing that Canadians' concerns about severe weather events have slightly decreased compared to the previous year. Despite this decline, the country experienced a significant drop in insured losses in 2025, although it still ranked as the tenth costliest year on record due to various weather-related disasters.
The survey highlighted that climate change remains a major concern for Canadians, with a majority worried about its impact on their homes and businesses. Wildfire smoke has also emerged as a top concern for both businesses and homeowners nationwide, reflecting the growing awareness of climate-related disasters.
Regional differences in weather concerns were evident across Canada, with British Columbia, Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Ontario, Québec, and Atlantic Canada each having their specific worries. These concerns ranged from extreme heat and landslides in British Columbia to hailstorms and wildfires in Alberta, and climate change in Ontario and Québec.
First Onsite emphasized the importance of resilience in the face of increasing weather-related events and natural disasters. The company offers free preparedness guides to help individuals and businesses better prepare for property emergencies. With 19 years of experience in handling high-risk situations, First Onsite is a trusted leader in property restoration in North America.
The survey was conducted among a representative sample of 1505 online adult Canadians and highlighted the growing need for preparedness and resilience in the face of climate change and severe weather events. First Onsite's commitment to helping clients restore, rebuild, and rise in the aftermath of disasters underscores its dedication to providing top-notch property restoration services across North America.