Disaster Financial Assistance Arrangements
The Disaster Financial Assistance Arrangements (DFAA) program provides financial assistance to provincial and territorial governments for response and recovery costs from large-scale disasters caused by natural hazards.
Services and information
About the DFAA
Learn about the financial assistance the Government of Canada provides to provincial and territorial governments for large-scale disasters caused by natural hazards.
DFAA beginning April 1, 2025
Find information on how the DFAA program works and the program Guidelines for eligible disasters occurring on or after April 1, 2025.
DFAA before April 1, 2025
Find information on how the DFAA program works the program Guidelines, and Guideline interpretation bulletins for eligible disasters occurring before April 1, 2025.
Modernizing the DFAA
Learn about updates to the DFAA anticipated to come into effect on April 1, 2025.
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