Future lives: Basic needs at risk - What if many people in Canada cannot meet their

Could Canada see a future in which many people cannot meet their basic physiological and safety needs? Although this may seem unthinkable, in the coming years, a significant proportion of people in Canada may struggle to access basic necessities like: ● Water: Although Canada has a relative abundance of freshwater, infrastructure to affordably deliver clean water to communities is not always adequ. [...] As energy is a major factor in food and transportation costs, future disruptions in the energy market could drive up costs and limit access to a range of necessities. [...] Could Canada see a future in which many people cannot meet their basic physiological and safety needs? This may seem unthinkable, but in the coming years, a significant proportion of people in Canada may struggle to access basic necessities like water, food, energy, shelter, and a sense of financial security and employment. [...] As the price of natural gas goes up, so does the price of fertilizer, which in turn is a key input to agricultural production both in Canada and globally. [...] As energy is a major factor in food and transportation costs, future disruptions in the energy market could drive up costs and limit access to a range of necessities, including food and utilities.