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Title:

National Canine Standard

Agreement Number:

24009

Agreement Value:

$679,678.00

Agreement Date:

Oct 21, 2024 - Aug 31, 2027

Description:

The project aims to establish a national standard for the service provision of volunteer canine teams across the country, whether for wilderness search, water search, avalanche search, disaster search or search for human remains. The intention of the project is to develop a three-year strategic plan based on the expertise of volunteer dog handlers, police experts, Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) and Ground Search and Rescue Council representatives, members of the CSA Group and external organizations.

Organization:

Public Safety Canada

Expected Results:

The overall outcome of this project is to develop a National Canine Standard for volunteer canine teams so they can receive their certification in Canada, rather than elsewhere. This will improve Search and Rescue response in Canada and provide reference documents to guide volunteer canine teams on their training. This standard will also create a national accreditation system which will ensure uniformity in training criteria across all regions in Canada.

Location:

Paradise, Newfoundland & Labrador, CA A1L 0A6

Reference Number:

088-2024-2025-Q3-00069

Agreement Type:

Contribution

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Type:

Not-for-profit organization or charity

Recipient's Operating Name:

Search and Rescue Volunteer Association of Canada (SARVAC)

Recipient's Legal Name:

Search and Rescue Volunteer Association of Canada (SARVAC)

Federal Riding Name:

Avalon

Federal Riding Number:

10001

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.