Grants and Contributions:

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Title:

CANTF1 To refresh and upgrade HUSAR equipment using new innovation and technology to meet best practices and standards

Agreement Number:

The PSIMS agreement number: 21480

Agreement Value:

$288,750.00

Agreement Date:

Jan 17, 2020 - Mar 31, 2020

Description:

To refresh and upgrade HUSAR equipment using new innovation and technology to meet best practices and standards.

Organization:

Public Safety Canada

Expected Results:

Provide equipment to team members that will allow them to rapidly shore building to effect timely rescues.

Allow team members to work for additional operations periods in adverse conditions.

Provide for more uniform and professional appearance among other teams.

Assist with logistics and training development

Location:

Vancouver, British Columbia, CA V6A 4K6

Reference Number:

214-2019-2020-Q4-0007

Agreement Type:

Contribution

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Type:

Government

Additional Information:

File Number: HU-CANTF1-201901

Recipient's Legal Name:

Province of British Columbia/ Province de la Colombie-Britannique

Research Organization:

City of Vancouver/ Ville de Vancouver

Federal Riding Name:

Vancouver East (British Columbia)

Federal Riding Number:

59035

Program:

(HUSARP) 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).
Canada’s national approach to emergency management needs to be reflective of the needs of all partners, and the changing risk environment. As growing cities, aging infrastructure and climate variability increase across the country, ensuring sufficient HUSAR capacity is increasingly important.