Canada to pilot options for national emergency response agency

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FEATURES

Canada to pilot options for national emergency response agency in 2024

Emergency Preparedness Minister Harjit Sajjan believes a new national emergency response agency may consist of regional response teams that Ottawa can call into action when disaster strikes. » Read More...

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