Supporting Information on Lower-Level Programs

Sub-Program 1.1.1 National Security Leadership

Description

This program develops and implements national security policy, legislation and programs that contribute to the Government's ability to counter current and emerging threats. It is also responsible for assisting the Minister in fulfilling key statutory obligations. The program demonstrates interdepartmental leadership and Portfolio coordination through the implementation of Canada's Counter-Terrorism Strategy, the listing of terrorist entities, and the review of foreign investments that raise national security concerns, as well as policy development and involvement in setting national security priorities. The program also exercises important leadership functions by collaborating domestically, internationally, across sectors and with communities to enhance understanding of national security challenges and to actively respond to national security threats. This program also facilitates the engagement of Canadians in a long-term dialogue on national security issues through the Cross Cultural Roundtable on Security, which solicits member views on policies and programs as well as their potential impact on Canadians.

Planning highlights

In 2017-18, Public Safety Canada will advance research in the areas of countering violent extremism and radicalization to violence. Emphasis will be placed on ensuring that relevant research is available to policy makers and practitioners, and on working in partnership with government, community and private sector organizations. The Department will build on the “Fit for Use” approach applied in the Kanishka Project Research Initiative to evaluate the quality and relevance for key audiences of research funded through the Office for Community Outreach and Countering Radicalization to Violence.

Public Safety Canada will continue to provide policy advice and support on terrorist financing and terrorist listings under the Criminal Code of Canada, as well as on issues related to arctic security, human smuggling, kidnappings of Canadian citizens abroad and mission security. The Department will work with the Canadian security and intelligence community to continue strengthening the whole-of-government approach to addressing security events affecting the national interest. The Department will also continue collaborating with partners to administer the national security provisions of the Investment Canada Act.

Sub-Program 1.1.2 Critical Infrastructure

Description

Responsibility for critical infrastructure in Canada is shared by federal and provincial/territorial governments, local authorities and critical infrastructure owners and operators. This program exercises national leadership by coordinating with these partners to manage broad-scale protection efforts such as risk analysis, site assessments, plans and exercises. The intent of this program is to develop and implement policies to strengthen the resilience of critical infrastructure in Canada, including the National Strategy and Action Plan for Critical Infrastructure which sets out a comprehensive approach to risk-management and information sharing. Recognizing that the impacts of critical infrastructure disruptions can extend beyond national borders, the program is also leading an international approach to protecting our vital assets and systems.

Planning highlights

In 2017-18, Public Safety Canada will continue in its efforts to improve critical infrastructure resilience by reviewing its approach in the areas of partnerships, information sharing, and risk management. Canada's national security and economic stability depends on the resilience of critical infrastructure, which is subject to a range of risks and threats. The National Strategy for Critical Infrastructure advances a public-private sector approach to managing risks, responding effectively to incidents, and recovering swiftly when disruptions occur.

In 2017-18, the Department will continue evaluating critical infrastructure against the full range of risks and threats. Public Safety Canada will continue to engage international partners to advance risk management and analysis. As part of this engagement, in 2017-18, Canada is expected to serve as Secretariat for the Critical Five forum, a Canada-United States-Australia-New Zealand-United Kingdom working group focused solely on critical infrastructure issues, and will work to continue advancing critical infrastructure (CI) issues of mutual interest with its key international partners. Public Safety Canada will continue to build relationships between CI stakeholders and other federal partners with the aim of improving resiliency within Canada. In addition, the Department will continue to conduct Industrial Control System workshops across Canada to raise awareness of cyber threats to Canadian CI Stakeholders. It will also facilitate the integration of CI objectives in existing exercises and design and deliver cross-sector exercises.

Sub-Program 1.1.3 Cyber Security

Description

The Cyber Security Program aims to ensure that Canada is prepared for and can respond to cyber security threats. It provides whole-of-government leadership and coordination of the development and delivery of policies and programs, and legislative and regulatory frameworks that increase the resiliency and security of Canada's vital information and systems. The Program contributes to Canada's ability to address current and emerging cyber issues and helps to ensure that Canada is recognized as a global leader in cyber security. Recognizing that cyber security is a shared responsibility and that everyone has a role to play, the Program facilitates the establishment and upholding of partnerships with provincial and territorial governments, private sector organizations, international counterparts, and academia. The program also enables the coordination of the federal response to cyber events and allows for the dissemination and exchange of cyber security-related information products with domestic and international stakeholders. Public awareness efforts are coordinated with partners, stakeholders and other levels of government.

Planning highlights

In 2017-18, as part of phase two of ‘Advancing Canada's Cyber Security Strategy', Public Safety Canada will focus on adding to the breadth and depth of cyber security knowledge and skills, as well as fulfilling the commitment to expand the Canadian Cyber Security Incident Response Centre (CCIRC). In 2017-18, the CCIRC is expected to move to a newer facility, which will accommodate the planned expansion as well as improve the resilience of the CCIRC's systems.

Public Safety Canada will host Geek Week 4, an annual information technology (IT) security workshop where cyber security practitioners collaboratively develop innovative solutions to cyber security problems. Previous Geek Week events have resulted in the development of partnerships and tools that have assisted the CCIRC in its efforts to help protect Canadian critical infrastructure from cyber threats.

In 2017-18, the Department will address the findings from the mandated Cyber Security Review, including the public consultations, and propose a new framework for cyber security in Canada and an agenda for future initiatives. Improved programs and policies related to cyber security will help ensure that Canadians, the private sector, law enforcement and critical infrastructure are better protected against emerging and persistent cyber threats.

Program 1.3.1 Crime Prevention

Description

The National Crime Prevention Strategy (NCPS) is a key component of the federal government's approach to reducing crime. The Strategy's goal is to reduce offending among those most at risk, such as children, youth and Aboriginal Canadians who demonstrate various risk factors, and to prevent crimes such as drug-related offences, and serious and violent offences from being committed. The Strategy provides national leadership in the development and dissemination of evidence-based crime prevention programs and policies, and supports projects that are responsive and appropriate to community and regional needs. The NCPS provides funding through time-limited grants and contributions to community-based organizations, other levels of government and academia to support the implementation and evaluation of targeted interventions and other measures, as well as the development and dissemination of knowledge and practical tools. The program aims to increase coordination and integration of effective crime prevention policy and programs federally and with the provinces and territories, as well as increase the identification of, and response to, emerging priority issues and orientation of funding programs.

Planning highlights

In 2017-18, Public Safety Canada will work with provincial and territorial partners to implement the five-year National Action Plan on Crime Prevention. This work includes the development and dissemination of knowledge related to effective and cost efficient crime prevention programs, as well as identifying knowledge gaps and expanding the Inventory of Crime Prevention Programs and Initiatives in Canada.The Inventory will migrate to a web-based tool, allowing it to be publicly accessible to all crime prevention policy makers and practitioners in Canada. The Department will also work with provinces and territories at the local level to develop Joint Action Plans to advance the objectives of the National Action Plan with a focus on developing more effective and sustainable crime prevention programs. This work will include identifying shared priorities, exploring opportunities for synergies, and coordinating efforts.

Public Safety Canada will continue to implement projects directed at communities at risk of experiencing hate motivated crime. A review of the current design of the Security Infrastructure Program (SIP) will be conducted to streamline internal processes and reduce administrative burden for recipients. In addition, the Department will develop an outreach strategy to increase stakeholder engagement and program participation. These initiatives support the Minister's mandate by ensuring the National Crime Prevention Strategy focuses on delivering results.

Sub-Program 1.3.2 Law Enforcement Leadership

Description

This program provides leadership to the Canadian law enforcement community on strategic national and international responses to crime by contributing to the development of appropriate law enforcement policies and programs. Due to the sophistication and changing nature of crime, responses must be multifaceted. This program provides the horizontal coordination and leadership necessary for collaboration amongst all federal, provincial, territorial and international partners, and the law enforcement community, in order to ensure that activities are successful and aligned with the Minister's and Government's agenda. It focuses on areas such as serious and organized crime; the prevention of child sexual exploitation; human trafficking; economic and financial crime; First Nations policing agreements; firearms policy; strategic and operational policing policy; support for the operation and accountability of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police; and the Economics of Policing and Community Safety.

Planning highlights

In 2017-18, Public Safety Canada will continue to provide leadership and coordination to the Canadian law enforcement community and FPT and international partners, by developing appropriate policies, strategies and programs to address crime, to support the operation and accountability of the RCMP, and to deliver the First Nations Policing Program.

The Department will also continue to address the challenges of policing in Canada. Public Safety Canada will be supporting the introduction and implementation of a new labour relations regime for members and reservists of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP).

Through the Economics of Policing and Community Safety Shared Forward Agenda, the Department will work with the provinces, territories and police stakeholders to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of policing and community safety in Canada. Public Safety Canada will continue to administer and manage the 2012 Police Services Agreements in collaboration with the RCMP and contract jurisdictions. The Department will also work on the renewal of the First Nations Policing Program, and collaborate with partners through FPT forums and stakeholder engagement sessions.

In recognition of the critical role of public safety officers in protecting Canadians, the Department will work to enhance compensation benefits for public safety officers who are permanently disabled or killed in the line of duty.

Sub-Sub-Program 1.3.2.1 Serious and Organized Crime

Description

Organized crime groups are sophisticated, adaptable, complex and transnational in nature. Responses must therefore be equally multifaceted. This program plays a national leadership role to coordinate portfolio activities, and brings cohesion to agencies and departments to better ensure they are working together effectively to support the Minister and the Government's agenda. This program involves providing evidence-based research and policy advice, leadership and horizontal coordination for the development of federal, national and international strategies to combat serious and organized crime. It works in collaboration with other federal departments and agencies, provinces and territories, NGOs and international partners, focusing on areas such as human trafficking; child sexual exploitation; illicit drugs; economic and financial crime; First Nations organized crime; witness protection; the DNA regime; contraband tobacco; and developing legislative proposals.

Planning highlights

In 2017-18, Public Safety Canada will work with federal partners in order to advance policy analysis and development to support the mandate commitment to legalize and regulate cannabis, including aspects related to youth use, organized crime and drug-impaired driving. As part of this work, the Department will continue to support the implementation of roadside oral fluid drug screening devices to address drug-impaired driving. The Department will also continue to work with partners in an effort to ensure that law enforcement can effectively prevent the illicit use, diversion and trafficking of opiates and other prescription drugs. 

Public Safety Canada will continue to chair the FPT National Coordination Committee on Organized Crime and engage in international groups such as the G7, WePROTECT Global Alliance, Five Eyes, and UN Committees on a range of initiatives related to serious and organized crime. Work will be undertaken to advance initiatives including: financial crimes; the modernization of the Integrated Market Enforcement Teams and Integrated Proceeds of Crime; as well as contraband tobacco. In addition, Public Safety Canada will examine and analyze measures to protect Canadians from the growing threat of cyber crime in order to further the mandate commitment of leading a review of existing measures to protect Canadians and Canada's critical infrastructure from cyber-threats.

Other planned initiatives include leading targeted stakeholder consultations on online child sexual exploitation to identify possible next steps to keep pace with dynamic threats in this area, with a view of modernizing the National Strategy for the Protection of Children from Sexual Exploitation on the Internet. In 2017-18, Public Safety Canada will further undertake a number of research activities in support of combatting serious and organized crime in the areas of contraband tobacco, cybercrime, human trafficking, online child sexual exploitation, drugs and financial crime.

Sub-Sub-Program 1.3.2.2 Royal Canadian Mounted Police and Policing

Description

Crime and policing issues are ongoing challenges for all societies, including Canada's. Public safety is a core responsibility of government and within this, policing and policing policy is continuously evolving and always a priority. This program's mandate is derived from the Minister's legislative responsibilities in initiating, recommending, coordinating, implementing and promoting policing policies, programs or projects, and specific accountabilities associated with the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, including the establishment of strategic priorities. This program provides strategic policy advice to support the Minister in carrying out these responsibilities. In providing this advice, this program leads collaborative efforts and consultations with key partners, such as provinces, territories and stakeholder associations, to promote information sharing, cohesion and cooperation on cross-cutting issues such as the Economics of Policing and Community Safety Initiatives, firearms policy, security for major events, and RCMP police services agreements.

Planning highlights

In 2017-18, Public Safety Canada will seek to build on existing accomplishments, such as the Index of Policing Initiatives, and undertake further actions towards realizing efficiencies within police services, encouraging the adoption of new collaborative approaches with other sectors and implementing efficiencies within the justice system.

The Department will undertake a number of research activities in support of the Economics of Policing and Community Safety initiative in the areas of police performance, allocation of police resources and policing metrics.

In collaboration with the RCMP and contract jurisdictions, Public Safety Canada will continue to manage and administer the 2012 Police Services Agreements (PSA) that are in place with eight provinces, the three territories and over 150 municipalities across the country. Emphasis will be on advancing substantive policy issues, and on improving the efficiency and effectiveness of the overall management of the agreements. Moreover, the Department, in collaboration with the RCMP and contract jurisdictions, will work on a five-year review as specified in the PSA agreements. This review will help analyze the agreements' financial and other significant provisions to meet the evolving needs of contract parties over the 20-year term.

An evaluation of the Major International Event Security Cost Framework is scheduled to be completed in 2017-18. This framework facilitates cooperation with partner jurisdictions by reimbursing, through contribution agreements, policing and security-related costs incurred in support of RCMP-led security operations for an event.

Sub-Sub-Program 1.3.2.3 Aboriginal Policing

Description

The Department advances this key activity through the administration of the First Nations Policing Program (FNPP). The program provides funding to support policing services that are professional, dedicated and responsive to the First Nation and Inuit communities they serve. The program is delivered through contribution agreements among the federal government, provincial or territorial governments, and First Nations and Inuit communities. The Department conducts performance measurement activities to ensure that credible performance data is being collected to support effective program monitoring and evaluation activities. In addition, the Department provides broad policy advice and conducts relevant research on Aboriginal policing and justice issues, and Aboriginal self-government; and engages stakeholders in developing policy options for improving public safety in First Nation and Inuit communities and for the renewal of the Program. Lastly, the FNPP works collaboratively with other federal, provincial and territorial partners in addressing diverse challenges in First Nation and Inuit communities

Planning highlights

In 2017-18,Public Safety Canada will continue to engage relevant program stakeholders, including Indigenous communities, provinces and territories, police services, and Indigenous organizations on the development of a renewed approach to policing in Indigenous communities.

Building on the research and engagement activities undertaken in 2016-17, the Department will continue to engage with provinces and territories, as well as Indigenous communities, to conduct further research and begin discussions on the implementation of new police service agreements beyond March 31, 2018.

Public Safety Canada will also continue to implement activities under the Management Response and Action Plan (MRAP) of the 2014-15 Evaluation of the First Nations Policing Program. As many of the deliverables identified in the MRAP are aligned with the development of a renewed approach to funding Indigenous policing, the MRAP will be implemented no later than April 2018.

Public Safety Canada's Indigenous Treaties Management Unit (ITMU) will continue to manage and monitor the implementation and negotiate modern treaty legal obligations related to policing and law enforcement fulfilled through the First Nations Policing Program. The Department will coordinate the implementation of agreements, as well as monitor and manage a total of 70 active negotiation files through a public safety lens. In addition, the ITMU will continue to support implementation of the new Modern Treaty Management Framework to guide Public Safety Canada's modern treaty work and respond to new initiatives arising from the Cabinet Directive on the Federal Approach to Modern Treaty Implementation. These initiatives support the Minister's mandate to address gaps in services to Indigenous Peoples, and to keep Canadians safe.

Sub-Program 1.3.3 Corrections

Description

The program supports the Minister's public policy leadership role in corrections and criminal justice, specifically with respect to the Minister's legislative responsibility to initiate, recommend, coordinate, implement and promote policies, programs or projects relating to Correctional Services Canada and the Parole Board of Canada. The program is responsible for providing advice on the strategic priorities of these agencies and on a broad range of national correctional and criminal justice program, policy and legislative issues and activities; leading legislative reforms; and the management of litigation. In fulfilling its mandate, the program leads collaborative efforts with other portfolio agencies and actively works with and supports provincial and territorial partners as well as consulting with other stakeholders such as non-governmental organizations. The program also develops and implements innovative approaches to community justice in Aboriginal communities through contribution funding, as well as facilitating the sharing of information to promote public safety objectives concerning the correctional system generally and in particular with respect to victims through the National Office for Victims.

Planning highlights

In 2017-18, Public Safety Canada will continue to advance the Aboriginal Community Safety Initiative by administering the Aboriginal Community Safety Development Contribution Program. Working in collaboration with partners, the Department will facilitate access to government programs and services specific to Indigenous community-identified needs.

The Department will continue to work with provincial and territorial partners to coordinate efforts to address the Calls to Action in the Truth and Reconciliation Commission's (TRC) Final Report. The Federal, Provincial and Territorial (FPT) Working Group on Aboriginal Justice's Subcommittee on Reconciliation will be coordinating FPT efforts on the justice and public safety-related Calls to Action. A work plan will guide the development of a report identifying opportunities to align efforts and propose options for implementing justice and public safety-related TRC actions.

The Department will continue to work in close collaboration with the Justice Department and Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada on the joint mandate to address gaps in services to Indigenous People in the criminal justice system. Along with Portfolio partners, Public Safety Canada will support the implementation of legislative and non-legislative measures to strengthen victims' roles in the criminal justice system. These measures entail maintaining the Department's role in developing and disseminating information to victims, their advocates and the general public on corrections and conditional release processes.

The Department will promote the restorative justice programs' effectiveness, and facilitate their development and evaluation. Public Safety Canada will implement and evaluate evidence-based rehabilitation initiatives for individuals on community supervision, as well as evaluate risk assessment procedures for individuals of Indigenous heritage.

Public Safety Canada will continue to explore opportunities to develop a social finance project to target offender recidivism and contribute to successful community reintegration of offenders. Further, Public Safety Canada will examine supervision approaches to managing offenders with mental health issues on community supervision, as well as develop strategies to facilitate the transfer of research evidence into effective correctional practice.

Sub-Program 1.4.1 Emergency Prevention/Mitigation

Description

This sub-program provides federal and national leadership concerning prevention/mitigation, which aims to proactively protect lives, property, the environment, communities and the economy from disasters/emergencies, and to avoid or reduce losses and damages when they do occur. It supports efforts at the federal, provincial, territorial and municipal levels that reinforce the capacity of Canada and its institutions to prevent and mitigate all hazards to the safety and security of Canadians, by leveraging new and existing government programming. This sub-program supports cost-shared financial investments with provinces and territories with the aim of preventing or mitigating the risk of hazards and the impacts of future disasters. The sub-program facilitates risk identification, assessments and risk prioritization within the federal community and within federal, provincial and territorial fora for the purposes of informing responsible risk management and the efficient use of program resources. In addition, the sub-program engages other stakeholders to assist in the identification and prevention/mitigation of disaster risks, and develops strategies and programs geared towards enhancing the knowledge, awareness and capacity for coherent action at all levels. This sub-program also includes the National Search and Rescue Secretariat (NSS) which is responsible for the management and coordination of the National Search and Rescue Program (NSP) and ensures best use is made of search and rescue partners' diverse resources and capabilities, particularly in the area of prevention programming.

Planning highlights

In 2017-18, Public Safety Canada will advance a modernized approach to flood identification and management. The Department will develop a National Emergency Management Plan for Canada to strengthen the emphasis on mitigation efforts, recognizing that mitigation activities including risk assessment and hazard mapping provide the most significant return on investment out of all other emergency management activities. 

The Department will continue to work on increasing the level of uptake on the National Disaster Mitigation Program (NDMP). The NDMP fills a critical gap in Canada's ability to effectively mitigate, prepare for, respond to, and recover from flood-related events. The Department will also continue to encourage the use of the Disaster Financial Assistance Arrangements' (DFAA) 15% mitigation provisions. A working group is currently in place to identify opportunities to streamline administrative elements of the NDMP. In addition, a federal, provincial and territorial Recovery Working Group will review the mitigation components of the DFAA to address issues and clarify guidance.

Sub-Program 1.4.2 Emergency Preparedness

Description

This sub-program promotes preparedness for emergencies in Canada by supporting the ability of federal institutions and other stakeholders to plan for incidents on an all-hazards basis. It also provides guidance and strategic direction for exercises and training, encourages public awareness, and facilitates interoperability to enhance the manner in which information is shared. This sub-program features the development of all-hazards plans that engage the whole community in managing the life cycle of a potential emergency. This includes maintaining 24/7 situational awareness and early warning; identifying and evaluating risk; developing contingency plans for major events and all-hazard event management; and providing decision-makers with required information in order to better plan and prepare to reduce the vulnerability of people, property, the environment and the economy. The sub-program also leads the management of the Continuity of Constitutional Government program, supporting the three branches of the Constitutional Government of Canada to develop and implement procedures allowing essential functions of government to continue in the event of a large-scale emergency affecting the National Capital Region. As a complement, the sub-program provides guidance to federal institutions in the development of business continuity plans to ensure the sustainability of essential federal services in the event of disruptions to federal entities' infrastructure and other critical resources. It also assesses and ensures conformity of these plans with standards set out in various legislative and policy instruments.

The National Exercise program, which is also included as part of this sub-program, enhances the all-hazards capability to manage emergencies across the country by providing training and learning opportunities for government and members of the emergency management community, as well as opportunities to examine the collective response to emergencies through multi-jurisdictional exercises. Moreover, the Continuous Improvement of Federal Event Response (CIFER) enhances preparedness through improved sharing, tracking, implementing, and reporting on lessons learned and best practices within the federal community.

Planning highlights

In 2017-18, Public Safety Canada will continue to work collaboratively with partners to review and modernize the approach to public education on, and awareness of, emergency preparedness, particularly through renewal activities during Emergency Preparedness Week.

The Department will work to further advance whole-of-government preparedness for events affecting the national interest in order to deliver on its key objectives within the National Exercise Program. By prioritizing, planning and delivering federal priority exercises, Public Safety Canada will contribute to the evaluation, validation, and improvement of the Government of Canada's all-hazards emergency management plans, procedures, and protocols.

Sub-Program 1.4.3 Emergency Response

Description

This sub-program leads and coordinates the support to partners across all regions and the delivery of an all-hazard integrated federal response for events that threaten the safety and security of Canadians or the integrity of Canada's critical infrastructure. It provides 24/7 watch and early warning, as well as strategic-level response coordination on behalf of the Government of Canada in support of partner mandates. The program provides definitive national-level situational awareness (e.g. Notifications, Situation Reports, intelligence products, briefings) to partners and senior decision makers, and to senior officials, provincial governments and/or the private sector. It monitors whole-of-government response capability; plans for and coordinates the federal response to events affecting the national interest; develops recommendations for the deployment and utilization of federal resources; and actions requests for response assistance from federal or provincial/territorial authorities. Working with the provinces, territories and international partners, the program supports the DM and ADM communities when responding to events by providing them with information on evolving events, a mechanism for the implementation of their direction, and identifying issues that need their engagement for resolution. The program contributes to the efficient use of Government of Canada strategic assets and, when offered, the resources of provincial and territorial governments. This program also coordinates regional offices to support provincial and territorial partners in addressing emergencies.

Planning highlights

In 2017-18, Public Safety Canada will strengthen and modernize the Search and Rescue (SAR) Program. A modernized SAR governance and policy framework will enhance the participation of Indigenous communities, SAR volunteers and other organizations with SAR responsibilities in the decision making process to continually improve Canada's SAR delivery system. The completion of this initiative will allow for the advancement of SAR prevention programming as well as begin to address challenges in SAR response. 

The Department will lead ongoing federal efforts to improve event response by continuing to implement the Continuous Improvement of Federal Event Response (CIFER) program.

As part of Public Safety Canada's progress towards strengthening the Government Operations Centre (GOC), the Department will develop mechanisms to improve the efficiency of the GOC.

Furthermore, Public Safety Canada will review its GOC risk assessment and planning approach to ensure its efficiency and usefulness to all stakeholders. The Department will establish a set schedule for the review and update of its guidelines and procedures to ensure documented processes are current and relevant.

Sub-Program 1.4.4 Emergency Recovery

Description

This sub-program serves to support the rapid and effective recovery of Canadians and communities from disasters. It includes the provision of financial assistance to Provinces and Territories, upon request, through programs, such as the Disaster Financial Assistance Arrangements, for recovery from large scale disasters. In recognition of the inter-connectedness between the functions of emergency management, the initial phases of post-event recovery are integrated into event management planning to foster smoother transition from response to recovery, and the inclusion of disaster mitigation is encouraged during recovery in order to reduce the occurrence and impact of future risk and disasters.

The goal of this sub-program is to provide leadership and direction at all levels, so that those individuals, businesses and communities impacted by disaster have the resources and support needed to fully recover. Efforts focus on not only rebuilding communities that are safer and more resilient, but also on pre-disaster recovery planning which is intended to better enable those individuals and communities to more rapidly access the necessary resources needed to begin rebuilding lives and communities. At the federal level, the sub-program works with other government departments to foster consistency, coherence and alignment between federal disaster support and assistance to provinces, territories and other stakeholders.

Planning highlights

In 2017-18, Public Safety Canada will work through the reconstituted Recovery Working Group (reporting through Senior Officials Responsible for Emergency Management (SOREM)) to advance options to develop a fiscally-sustainable and practical approach (such as advancing residential flood insurance) to disaster recovery in Canada.

The Department will also continue to develop the building blocks for a national recovery framework that supports comprehensive and effective recovery at all levels. This includes exploring complementary mechanisms for financing recovery efforts, strengthening mitigative elements during rebuilding, and establishing pre-disaster recovery arrangements.

Pursuant to the Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness' mandate, Public Safety Canada will advance programs that support the prevention and treatment of post-traumatic stress injuries in public safety officers by working closely with federal departments, frontline public safety personnel, mental health organizations, academics, and provinces and territories.

Date modified:

2018-01-31