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Title:

Supporting Canada Task Force 2 Operations

Agreement Number:

24222

Agreement Value:

$1,548,000.00

Agreement Date:

Jul 29, 2024 - Mar 31, 2027

Description:

Canada Task Force 2 (CANTF-2) will continue to invest in the development and maintenance of the skills, equipment and experience required to respond to large-scale incidents in Alberta and across Canada. Working alongside partners across the country and across the Search and Rescue (SAR) Continuum, CANTF2 will continue building a robust Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) response network that is aligned, coordinated, consistent, and ready to respond when needed.

Organization:

Public Safety Canada

Expected Results:

The expected result of this project is to maintain high quality, dedicated cultural, equity, diversity, and trauma-informed response training to ensure CANTF2 is able to provide an effective and efficient response.

Location:

Calgary, Alberta, CA T2P 2M5

Reference Number:

088-2024-2025-Q2-00074

Agreement Type:

Grant

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Type:

Government

Recipient's Operating Name:

The City of Calgary

Recipient's Legal Name:

The City of Calgary

Federal Riding Name:

Calgary Centre

Federal Riding Number:

48004

Program:

(HUSAR) Heavy Urban Search and Rescue Program

Program Purpose:

The HUSAR Program aims to maintain the HUSAR capabilities of Canadian HUSAR Task Forces in Vancouver (British Columbia); Calgary (Alberta); the Province of Manitoba; and Toronto (Ontario). The Program also aims to develop HUSAR capacity and capability in the underserved regions of Montreal (Quebec) and Halifax (Nova Scotia).