30% of Canadians say they were hit by extreme weather in last year: poll (opens original article in a new tab)

A poll shows 30% of Canadians were affected by extreme weather in the past year, with increased perceptions of more frequent heat events but decreased concern about future heat waves.

• 30% of Canadians reported being affected by extreme weather in the past year, up from 23% in 2025
• More Canadians believe there are more extreme heat events than five years ago, but concern about hot summers has decreased
• Poll suggests 65% of Canadians think there are more wildfires now than five years ago, down from 74% in 2025