Environment Canada provides update on summer weather outlook – June 5, 2026

Representatives of Environment Canada and Health Canada provide an update on Canada’s summer seasonal weather outlook. They warn of above-average temperatures with several likely heat waves, while the precipitation outlook is uncertain. They list tips on how to protect oneself against summer weather hazards. The group also takes questions from journalists. Speaking are Jennifer Smith (meteorologist) and Nathan Jillet (research scientist) from Environment Canada's Canadian Centre for Climate Modelling and Analysis, as well as Gregory Richardson and Eric Lavigne from Health Canada.