Q&A with Ontario’s minister responsible for emergency management

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Q&A with Ontario's minister responsible for emergency management

Prabmeet Sarkaria was appointed president of the Treasury Board and minister responsible for emergency management in Ontario nearly a year ago. In Part 1 of a two part Q&A, Sarkaria reflects on his experience to date and outlines the province's new emergency management strategy plan. » Read More...

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Bordering on Disaster Conference

Sept. 13, 2023 | Lloydminster, AB » Learn More

Understanding Risk British Columbia

October 11, 2023 | Vancouver » Read More...

DEMCON - The Ontario Disaster & Emergency Management Conference

October 24, 2023 | Toronto » Learn More

CRHNet 2023 Symposium

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IAEM Annual Conference

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