Grants and Contributions:

Title:
Agreement for Purchasing of Marine Safety Equipment and Training
Agreement Number:
MEMO 16
Agreement Value:
$14,300.00
Agreement Date:
Oct 16, 2024 - Mar 31, 2025
Description:
Obtain training and skills development
Organization:
Transport Canada
Expected Results:

Develop capacity within Indigenous communities to understand and use marine information help prevent shipboard incidents and deal with emergencies and ensure knowledge of relevant marine safety equipment. Improve marine safety of individuals on the water and mitigate the impacts of an incident using appropriate personal protective equipment. Improve safe navigation practices to prevent dangerous interactions between large and small vessels Increase small vessel safety on local waters by improving the ability to locate a vessel/individual when responding to an incident should it occur..

Location:
Cowichan--Malahat--Langford, British Columbia, CA V9L5J1
Reference Number:
217-2024-2025-Q4-12182
Agreement Type:
Grant
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Type:
Aboriginal recipient
Additional Information:

The disclosure reporting for this funding agreement was delayed.

Recipient's Legal Name:
Cowichan Tribes
Federal Riding Name:
Cowichan--Malahat--Langford
Federal Riding Number:
59010
Program:
Program to Advance Indigenous Reconciliation (PAIR) / Marine Safety Equipment and Training Program
Program Purpose:

The program funds projects that support reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples by encouraging effective participation knowledge sharing and collaboration on transportation-related policies processes regulations legislation and directives.

Coverage:
Regional