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Title:

CANTF-5 Operational Readiness Phase V, Phase VI, and Phase VII

Agreement Number:

24221

Agreement Value:

$1,548,000.00

Agreement Date:

Jul 23, 2024 - Mar 31, 2027

Description:

Canada Task Force 5 (CANTF-5) will assess the current state of program development in all aspects of disaster response to determine the gaps and apply the program management, training, and equipment to build operational readiness. CANTF-5 will endeavor to build a resilient response capability by training the team in preparation for regional hazards (all hazards) and response to heavy urban search and rescue disasters.

Organization:

Public Safety Canada

Expected Results:

The expected outcome is to build a resilient response capability by training the team in preparation for regional hazards (all hazards) and response to heavy urban search and rescue. This project will continue to build on the foundational skills and build on previous phases and continuing to build towards closing the gaps identified and build out program management.

Location:

Halifax, Nova Scotia, CA B3J 3A5

Reference Number:

088-2024-2025-Q2-00077

Agreement Type:

Grant

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Type:

Government

Recipient's Operating Name:

Halifax Regional Municipality

Recipient's Legal Name:

Halifax Regional Municipality

Federal Riding Name:

Halifax

Federal Riding Number:

12005

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).