Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Mobile Avalanche Information Exchange - MAInEx
Agreement Number:
21436
Agreement Value:
$1,434,800.00
Agreement Date:
Apr 28, 2020 - Jun 30, 2023
Description:
This project operated a data exchange service for professional avalanche operations in Canada since 1991. InfoEx is the world’s largest daily exchange of avalanche-related data and the starting point for nearly all AvSAR decisions in Canada. This data is submitted by hundreds of avalanche professionals from around 140 agencies.
Organization:
Public Safety Canada
Expected Results:
Improved access to critical information that is crucial to decision making to manage the safety of responders. Improved risk management for AvSAR teams Improved data availability to support long-term avalanche research. long-term maintenance and development of components of the system due to modular design.
Location:
Revelstoke, British Columbia, CA V0E 2S0
Reference Number:
088-2022-2023-Q4-00245
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Type:
Not-for-profit organization or charity
Additional Information:
File number: 9101-21436 (SN202002) - Amendment #1 - 3 month Extension of project with additional $35K funding to support Apr-June activities; further Amendment to support activities to March 2024 once contractors confirmed in place.
Amendment Date
Mar 28, 2023
Recipient's Operating Name:
Canadian Avalanche Association
Recipient's Legal Name:
Canadian Avalanche Association
Federal Riding Name:
Kootenay--Columbia
Federal Riding Number:
59015
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: