Title:
Operation Life Preserver
Agreement Number:
3563732
Agreement Value:
$859,577.17
Agreement Date:
Apr 10, 2017 - Mar 31, 2021
Description:
The purpose of this project is to expand the “wear your lifejacket” message campaign to bring critical information and resources direct to the residents in 20 communities across northern Ontario. I will do this by developing and delivering, while working with the Canadian Rangers, a comprehensive, culturally sensitive educational program. The program will include components such as: cold water awareness, re-boarding, lifejacket availability, Lifejacket Owner program and a Pleasure Craft Operator Card program.
Organization:
Public Safety Canada
Expected Results:
Creation and promotion of culturally sensitive knowledge materials for the north;
Larger number of instructors able to deliver the program; Increase knowledge in northern communities about cold water immersion and importance of life jackets;
Increase lifejacket wear and more installations of re-boarding devices;
Increase lifejacket availability.
Location:
Toronto, Ontario, CA M2J 1P8
Reference Number:
214-2020-2021-Q1-0035
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
875659864
Recipient Type:
Not-for-profit organization or charity
Additional Information:
File Number:SN201713
This Amendment extends the contribution agreement to March 31, 2021 and increases Public Safety Canada funds in FY 2020-21 by $11,950.00.
Amendment Date
Apr 29, 2020
Recipient's Legal Name:
Ontario
Research Organization:
Canadian Safe Boating Council
Federal Riding Name:
Don Valley North
Federal Riding Number:
35020
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.
Potential applicants must contact one of the federal, provincial or territorial SAR partners to express interest in the program and develop proposals that address program and partner priorities.