Glenn McGillivray

@ICLRCanada

The Institute for Catastrophic Loss Reduction (ICLR) is a world-class centre for multi-disciplinary disaster prevention research and communication.

Toronto, Ontario

Joined March 2010

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Glenn McGillivray@ICLRCanada · Jan 28

Against the backdrop of record insured losses from severe weather in 2024, ICLR continues to forge head on several key initiatives to build more resilience for Canadian society Check out our 2024 annual report outlining some key accomplishments last year iclr.org/wp-content/upl…

ICLRCanada's tweet image. Against the backdrop of record insured losses from severe weather in 2024, ICLR continues to forge head on several key initiatives to build more resilience for Canadian society

Check out our 2024 annual report outlining some key accomplishments last year

iclr.org/wp-content/upl…

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Glenn McGillivray@ICLRCanada · 1 h

Wildfires scorch large swaths of southeast Europe and the Balkans 44 new fires broke out in Greece in the last day alone cbc.ca/news/world/eas…

ICLRCanada's tweet card. Firefighters battled on Monday to put out wildfires in three separate provinces of Turkey, in Greece and near a tourist resort in Albania, stoked by strong winds after days of searing heat across the...

Glenn McGillivray@ICLRCanada · 4 h

Resilient critical infrastructure is key to Canada's future in a warming world. Find out how the PIEVC Protocol can help build resilience to climate change. See pievc.ca

ICLRCanada's tweet image. Resilient critical infrastructure is key to Canada's future in a warming world. Find out how the PIEVC Protocol can help build resilience to climate change.

See pievc.ca

Glenn McGillivray@ICLRCanada · 7 h

ICLR has resources to help you protect your loved ones and property against #wildfire. See iclr.org/homeowner for more info.

ICLRCanada's tweet image. ICLR has resources to help you protect your loved ones and property against #wildfire.

See iclr.org/homeowner for more info.

Glenn McGillivray@ICLRCanada · 20 h

Clearcutting tied to 18-fold increase in flood risk: UBC study cbc.ca/news/canada/br…

ICLRCanada's tweet card. A new study from the University of British Columbia suggests that clearcut logging can make catastrophic floods up to 18 times more frequent with effects that can last more than 40 years.

Glenn McGillivray@ICLRCanada · Jul 27

Ford acknowledges water bomber pilot shortage, launches request for national fire plan globalnews.ca/news/11304161/…

ICLRCanada's tweet card. Canada's premiers jointly agreed to look at a national wildfire strategy, co-ordinated by the federal government, although one said it was still 'early days.'

Glenn McGillivray@ICLRCanada · Jul 26

Wildfire burns through northern suburb of Athens as residents told to evacuate theguardian.com/world/2025/jul…

ICLRCanada's tweet card. People in Kryoneri, north-east of the Greek capital, receive SMS messages telling them to get to safe areas

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Glenn McGillivray@ICLRCanada · Jul 25

Thank you for tuning in this week as we profiled the peril #heavyrain. See iclr.org for more.

Glenn McGillivray@ICLRCanada · Jul 25

What is a sanitary backwater valve, what does it do and how does it work? Invest 21 seconds here to get some answers... youtube.com/watch?v=VfH9Z8…

Glenn McGillivray@ICLRCanada · Jul 25

Heavy rain traps cars in Quebec City underpass, triggers power outages across province cbc.ca/news/canada/mo…

ICLRCanada's tweet card. As of this morning, a pair of vehicles in Quebec City were still stuck in an underpass that quickly filled up with water while tens of thousands in the province are waiting to get their power back.

Glenn McGillivray@ICLRCanada · Jul 25

ICLR News, a selection of the week’s top natural hazard news, is now available app.meltwater.com/api/public/new… #flood #storm #earthquake #wildfire #climatechange #insurance #reinsurance

ICLRCanada's tweet image. ICLR News, a selection of the week’s top natural hazard news, is now available

app.meltwater.com/api/public/new…

#flood #storm #earthquake #wildfire #climatechange #insurance #reinsurance

Glenn McGillivray@ICLRCanada · Jul 24

Check out our six narrated animated videos explaining different aspects of basement flooding and sewer backup... youtube.com/watch?v=VfH9Z8…

Glenn McGillivray@ICLRCanada · Jul 24

There are actions that homeowners can take to prevent basement flooding and sewer backup. Several are outlined here. See iclr.org for more info.

ICLRCanada's tweet image. There are actions that homeowners can take to prevent basement flooding and sewer backup. Several are outlined here.

See iclr.org for more info.

Glenn McGillivray@ICLRCanada · Jul 24

Wildfire forces firefighters, all personnel out of Leaf Rapids ctvnews.ca/winnipeg/artic…

ICLRCanada's tweet card. Wildfire forces firefighters, all personnel out of Leaf Rapids

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Stormwx1@stormwx1 · Jul 23

HRRR pushing +37c for Toronto tomorrow. I would bet a lot that this won’t happen but still expecting temperatures near +35c with humidex into the 40s. Front will push through in the PM with line of thunderstorms (likely severe) but storms weaken on approach to 401 corridor.

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Glenn McGillivray@ICLRCanada · Jul 23

Researchers chase storms, study fist-sized stones in Alberta's 'Hailstorm Alley' cbc.ca/news/canada/ca…

ICLRCanada's tweet card. The Northern Hail Project from Western University is working to better understand and predict Alberta's hailstorm activity, and mitigate the harm it brings to people and property.

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IBC@InsuranceBureau · Jul 23

With #WildfireSeason underway, now’s the time to prepare. Our latest #IBCINFocus piece with @ICLRCanada shares key steps you can take to help #ProtectYourProperty from wildfire risk: ibc.ca/news-insights/…

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Glenn McGillivray@ICLRCanada · Jul 23

An improperly installed backwater valve can be worse than not having one at all. Check out our backwater installation protocol, perfect for training plumbers and inspectors. See backwatervalveinstallation.com

ICLRCanada's tweet image. An improperly installed backwater valve can be worse than not having one at all.

Check out our backwater installation protocol, perfect for training plumbers and inspectors.

See backwatervalveinstallation.com

Glenn McGillivray@ICLRCanada · Jul 23

Learn all about flood maps in Canada, including what they are, the various forms they may take, why they are important, and where they can be accessed. iclr.org/wp-content/upl…

Glenn McGillivray@ICLRCanada · Jul 22

Basement flooding and sewer backup is a costly and disruptive problem right across the country. Check out the work completed with our partners at the University of Guelph basement flood lab. See basementfloodlab.com for more.

ICLRCanada's tweet image. Basement flooding and sewer backup is a costly and disruptive problem right across the country.

Check out the work completed with our partners at the University of Guelph basement flood lab.

See basementfloodlab.com for more.

Glenn McGillivray@ICLRCanada · Jul 22

Find out how to protect your business from damage related to heavy rainfall. iclr.org/wp-content/upl……