Canadian Tri-Services Emergency Management Committee

Mandate

Champion an integrated, unified tri-services leadership role in emergency management in Canada.

Objectives

1. Identify shared priorities.
2. Promote interoperability amongst tri-services and other partners.
3. Ensure appropriate committee representation.
4. Guide/influence research and development in emergency management.
5. Guide/influence national policy and inform respective leadership of emerging issues.
6. Identify and advocate for first responder needs in the areas of training and equipment.

Significant Accomplishments 2017-2018

• Identified shared priorities and developed a new strategic plan and terms of reference.
• Continued work to promote interoperability among tri-services and other partners.
• Continued work to provide a unified conduit to available research initiatives, such as offered by DRDC and the Canadian Safety Security Program (CSSP) on emergency management topics.
• Engaged regularly with Public Safety Canada by participating in the National Search and Rescue Advisory Council.
• Gained and shared knowledge on first responder training and equipment needs.

Initiatives Planned for 2019

• Confirm approval of new strategic plan and terms of reference.
• Recommend changes to the CACP/Motorola Award for Excellence in Emergency Preparedness.
• Support the ICT Committee and CITIG in public safety initiatives.