A digital twin could help Canada beat wildfires, fix commutes and save tax dollars

A digital twin could help Canada beat wildfires, fix commutes and save tax dollars

Canada is facing larger wildfires, rising flood risks and worsening traffic congestion. The federal government’s infrastructure plan budgets at least $180 billion over 12 years, yet insured disaster losses hit a record $8.5 billion in 2024. Despite these massive investments, too often problems are only discovered after construction begins. One way to address this is to model risks and impacts before they occur using a digital replica that mirror…