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When I asked the civilians in my research, they were offered six options for recognition, and over 30% indicated a strong interest in a volunteer service medal. That's more than a hoot.

Bill C-386 is stalled in first reading, after being introduced last March 2024. Sadly, because it's an opposition MP's bill, it is unlikely to ever move forward. Granted, the topic is beginning to become noticed.

Air cadets can earn their glider or small aircraft pilots wings. Most regions have a spring/fall glider familiarisation program. Depending on how close you are to an airfield, some cadet units have arranged famil flights as well.

The focus groups and research on disaster response and volunteers within the Humanitarian Workforce Program have concluded. We anticipate publishing findings from this study early in the new year. We extend our sincere appreciation to Mike, the moderators, and all who contributed to the success...

A couple of the tenets of disaster and emergency management is to foster collaboration and cooperation between all stakeholders, prior to an event. When this is achieved, local responses are more effective and potential hazards are greatly reduced. Recent Canadian experience demonstrates we...

Disasters and emergencies begin and end locally. The discussion last week (CEPCA) recognised that over a few generations, we have shifted from a focus on individual responsibility, which led to strong personal resiliency, to our current dilemma where society is highly dependant on government...

For decades, there has not been a discussion at the national level between all stakeholders, around disaster preparation. Last week, Ottawa hosted the first CEPCA convention and one of the key themes this year was discussing weather Canada needs another EM agency? The consensus is that anything...

The online survey about disaster response and volunteers in the Humanitarian Workforce program study is now closed. Thank you to everyone who participated or spread the word about this project. Positions remain open on the follow-up focus groups for this study. If you have 45 minutes to...

@draftandbarmy beat me to it. I came here to post the Global version of this news report. I might support this is the federal government offers a generous buyback package for all of my legally purchased military styled machetes. Since Canada Post workers do not feel safe handling this new...

This data comparison crosses all political lines. PM Stephen Harper led his party as the governing party for 9 years between 2006 to 2015. PM Justin Trudeau has led his party as the governing party for 9 years between 2015 to 2024. In between elections, <1% of Canadians make a contribution...

The way polling numbers are running, it is very likely that we will see a return of the BQ as His Majesty's loyal official opposition.

I have been laughing all morning at this political announcement in the early newscast: The Prime Minister's new comment rings up there with when he said the budget will balance itself.

Members have been offering their opinions and knowledge around a dozen topics involving natural hazard events in Canada. The forum's collective insights focus on the impacts on the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) and have explored new ways to solve some of the problems these hazards cause. With your...

If these sea creatures are not domesticly produced, we will have to re-engineer and Canadianize them before bringing them into service. The lasers are easy, we already have those in the inventory.

Is the federal government also supporting the increased infrastructure (water, sewer, power ect...) and increased requirements for services, like schools, paramedics, fire, police ect... Both large cities (GTA) and smaller communities are already struggling with these issues.

Yes. When Canadians provide 2% GDP to combat sports, then we can expect better coverage from our national broadcaster. /s

Four pages discussing the fires in BC, the evacuation of 25K people from the Jasper wildfire, but no mention of the 10K impacted by the wildfire in Labrador City. CBC News (2024, July 20) Canadian Red Cross (n.d.)

Adding some insight to my earlier comments; This documentary Elemental was screened last week at the 49th Natural Hazards Workshop in Bloomfield CO. This is a timely topic for our volunteers and ERU response. Ralph offers a wildfire survivors’ program and is developing a grade school education...

I love the tight, comfy design, charm and feel of Jasper. Despite that, how can the province be blamed for so much of this? As I mentioned above, when North America's best trained, highest budgeted FD (LA county) says they can't stop urban wildfires, and the millions spent on "forrest...

Attending last week’s 49th Natural Hazards Workshop in Colorado, several sessions discussed the urban interface with wildfires and various topics aligned with preparedness and mitigation for the risks from wildfires. Repeatedly, the message is clear, 90% of a successful effort is accomplished...