Public engagement on how to strengthen federal leadership in emergency management: Closed consultation

Background

The world is changing. Natural disasters in Canada are becoming more frequent and more severe, and the cost to Canadians is going up. This is straining Canada's emergency management system which frequently requires coordinated action from all levels of government. To build a stronger, unified, and resilient system, the Government of Canada sought input from Canadians and emergency management partners on priorities, gaps, and opportunities to strengthen federal emergency management in partnership with other jurisdictions.

Who was the focus of this public engagement

Public Safety Canada sought input from emergency management subject matter experts and a wide range of stakeholders, and individuals including:

• Provinces and territories
• National Indigenous Organizations (NIOs) and other Indigenous governments and organizations
• Civil society organizations involved in emergency management, including non-governmental organizations, academia, industry and private sector partners
• The general public

Next steps

The input received will be used to inform future decisions and guide actions that will ensure Canada can better prepare, respond, and recover from emergencies.

Related links

• Emergency Management Act
• An Emergency Management Framework for Canada
• Emergency Management Strategy for Canada: Toward a Resilient 2030

Contact us

For more information about the engagement, please reach out to Public Safety at: EMEngagement-EngagementsGU@ps-sp.gc.ca