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Title:

International Aid for Chile

Agreement Number:

FIRENFC-29

Agreement Value:

$495,577.00

Agreement Date:

Feb 21, 2023 - Mar 31, 2023

Description:

The objective of this Project is to enhance disaster response capacity and coordination, foster the development of new capabilities, and to increase capacity to prepare for and respond to wildfires in Chile. The Government of Chile declared a state of emergency in the regions of Araucanía, Ñuble and Biobio due to wildfires and has requested international assistance. Countries are increasingly dependent on each other to provide mutual aid during wildfire emergencies, with Canada requiring support from international partners in most years. It is important that Canada assist other countries in their times of need also, to sustain this system of reciprocal assistance. In assisting Chile, Canada contributes to increasing its own resilience to natural disasters such as wildfires by ensuring the global community is equipped and ready to assist us.

Organization:

Natural Resources Canada

Expected Results:

This Project will provide lessons learned back to Canada, as part of the after-action review, for the benefit of Canada's domestic and international firefighting capabilities. This Project will facilitate and expand existing relationships with international fire management agencies to the benefit and the enhancement of the health and safety of Canadians.

Location:

WINNIPEG, Manitoba, CA R3H 1A6

Reference Number:

115-2022-2023-Q4-13392

Agreement Type:

Contribution

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Type:

Other

Recipient's Operating Name:

CIFFC

Recipient's Legal Name:

CANADIAN INTERAGENCY FOREST FIRE CENTRE

Program:

Fighting and Managing Wildfires in a Changing Climate

Program Purpose:

The purpose is to increase capacity to prepare for and respond to wildfires.