Federal, Provincial and Territorial Ministers Meet to Discuss Emergency Management

are shared priorities, built on sustained dialogue, active participation and ongoing discussions among all partners to advance shared priorities and activities across all four pillars of emergency management: prevention/mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery.

Ministers agreed to extend the 2021-22 Interim Action Plan to December to continue advancing work supporting its five strategic actions, including continued FPT engagement to ensure strong cohesion for emergency management; improving pan-Canadian understanding of disaster risk; and reducing flood risk across Canada. Federal, provincial, and territorial governments will continue their work to bring forward a new version of a comprehensive action plan.

Ministers agreed to meet again in December. At that time, they will also meet with national Indigenous organizations in a dedicated meeting.

Quotes

“The frequency and severity of natural disasters, including floods and wildfires, are growing every year. All orders of government are working together to ensure the safety of Canadians and the communities they live in. Forums like this one are a prime example of that partnership in action, and I would like to thank my provincial and territorial colleagues for their ongoing collaboration as we work to bolster emergency management in Canada.” — The Honourable Bill Blair, President of the King’s Privy Council for Canada and Minister of Emergency Preparedness

“The Manitoba government continues to work with its partners in co-ordinating and integrating activities to mitigate against natural disasters like wildfires and floods to ensure resiliency and safety for all citizens across the country. The continued collaboration of all levels of government will help promote shared priorities in advancing climate resiliency programs and to build on innovative approaches to solving disaster challenges.” — Manitoba Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure Doyle Piwniuk, minister responsible for emergency management for Manitoba