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The inaugural Canadian Emergency Preparedness and Climate Adaptation Convention (CEPCA) launches in Ottawa, September 24-26, 2024
OTTAWA, Ontario, Aug. 29, 2024 — The Canadian Emergency Preparedness and Climate Adaptation Convention (CEPCA) will be hosted from September 24 to 26, 2024 at the Shaw Centre in Ottawa, Ontario. This is the largest scale event ever planned in the sector, with organizers targeting attendance of over 3,000 attendees and delegates, 100 exhibiting companies […]
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Need for Fire Suppression Equipment and Infrastructure in Marten Falls First Nation Leads to another Lost Home
THUNDER BAY, ON, Aug. 27, 2024 – Marten Falls First Nation has lost another house to a fire in its community on August 23, 2024. Another family has lost their home and possessions. For years, Marten Falls First Nation has been calling on the federal government to address chronic funding deficiencies in our community operations, […]
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Toronto Pearson and The Ontario Association of Emergency Managers Announce Strategic Partnership
TORONTO, Aug. 26, 2024 – Toronto Pearson’s Fire and Emergency Services Training Institute (FESTI) and the Ontario Association of Emergency Managers (OAEM) are excited to announce their groundbreaking partnership. The collaboration will combine FESTI’s world-renowned training facilities and Corporate Services and Leadership Training program with OAEM’s Continuing Professional Development (CPD) offerings. The partnership will enhance […]
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Media Advisory – Ministers Sajjan, Wilkinson, and Hutchings, and Parliamentary Secretaries Romanado, Atwin, and Dabrusin to Provide an Update on the 2024 Wildfire and Hurricane Season
From: Public Safety Canada Media advisory Members of the media are invited to join the Honourable Harjit S. Sajjan, President of the King’s Privy Council for Canada and Minister of Emergency Preparedness and Minister responsible for the Pacific Economic Development Agency of Canada, the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, the Honourable […]
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Expanding Safe Spaces in our Communities and Neighbourhoods
Expanding Safe Spaces in our Communities and Neighbourhoods Thunder Bay, ON – On Tuesday, July 30th, 2024, the United Nations commemorates the 10th World Day Against Trafficking in Persons with the theme of No Child Left Behind. According to the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) Global Report on Trafficking in Persons, one in three […]
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Statement – Ontario Marks World Day Against Trafficking in Persons
July 30, 2024 TORONTO — Michael Parsa, Minister of Children, Community and Social Services, and Michael Kerzner, Solicitor General, released the following statement: “Today is World Day Against Trafficking in Persons. It is an opportunity to raise awareness about human trafficking, recognize the courage of victims and survivors and acknowledge the vital work being done […]
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Statement from the Minister of Public Safety, Democratic Institutions and Intergovernmental Affairs on World Day Against Trafficking in Persons
From: Public Safety Canada Ottawa, ON – July 30, 2024 – Today, the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Public Safety, Democratic Institutions and Intergovernmental Affairs, issued the following statement: “Human trafficking is a heinous crime which can have profound and long-lasting physical, psychological, emotional, and financial impacts on victims and survivors. On this World Day […]
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Canadian Red Cross and The Resilience Institute launch new program to promote readiness
June 18, 2024 The Canadian Red Cross and The Resilience Institute are pleased to announce a new partnership that aims to strengthen the climate resilience of small, rural, and Indigenous communities across Canada. Roots for Resilience is a new pan-Canadian program that will promote adaptive and risk reduction actions, while elevating diverse voices across Canada […]
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Updated Forecast for 2024 Wildfire Season
June 12, 2024 Ottawa, Ontario Wildfires are increasingly large-scale events that threaten the health, safety, and economic stability of Canadians. As such, the Government of Canada is committed to providing information about climate change and its impact on everyday life. Today, the President of the King’s Privy Council for Canada and Minister of Emergency Preparedness […]
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Media advisory – Ministers Sajjan, Guilbeault, Wilkinson, Hadju to Provide an Update on the 2024 Wildfire Season
From: Public Safety Canada Media advisory June 11, 2024 Ottawa, Ontario – Members of the media are invited to join the Honourable Harjit S. Sajjan, President of the King’s Privy Council for Canada and Minister of Emergency Preparedness and Minister responsible for the Pacific Economic Development Agency of Canada, the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of […]
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