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Title:

SAR Alberta Revitalization to Enhance All Hazards Response

Agreement Number:

22016

Agreement Value:

$2,075,919.80

Agreement Date:

Jun 22, 2021 - Mar 31, 2025

Description:

The purpose of the project is to develop and implement a new framework and governance structure for volunteer GSAR within Alberta which incorporates GSAR’s All-Hazards ability to respond to emergency management incidents in collaboration with SARVAC's program.

Organization:

Public Safety Canada

Expected Results:

The short term outcome is to creation of all committees and working groups, draft of the framework and governance structure. The medium term outcome is developed framework and governance documents for SAR Alberta, training needs for emergency response identified and training program draft completed, key GSAR members trained in leadership/change management, inter and multijurisdictional emergency response exercises planned and executed. The long-term outcome is a new structure and sustainable framework for GSAR and SAR Alberta which includes an integrated emergency response program and adoption of an accreditation/certification program and process.

Location:

Edmonton, Alberta, CA T5T 5L4

Reference Number:

088-2021-2022-Q4-00159

Agreement Type:

Contribution

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Type:

Not-for-profit organization or charity

Additional Information:

File Number: EM-9101-22016
Reprofiling $200,956.62 from FY 2021-2022 to an additional FY 2024-2025.

Amendment Date

Mar 31, 2022

Recipient's Legal Name:

Search and Rescue Association of Alberta

Federal Riding Name:

West Edmonton

Program:

(SAR NIF) Search and Rescue New Initiatives Fund

Program Purpose:

SAR NIF provides annual funding for projects that will improve the National Search and Rescue Program. SAR NIF projects must address at least one of the National SAR Program Annual Priorities.

Amendments:

See Amendments