Mission
To reduce the frequency, severity and consequences of environmental emergencies by:
- Promoting prevention of and preparedness for environmental emergencies;
- Providing response and recovery advice; and
- Advancing emergency science and technology.
Mandate
The mandate of the Environmental Emergencies Program mandate is derived from a variety of federal legislations and policies:
- 1973 Cabinet Directive
- Emergency Preparedness Act
- 1995 Federal Policy [ PDF 66 KB ] (Departmental Planning Responsibilities For Emergency Preparedness)
- Fisheries Act
- Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 (CEPA 1999) (Part B)
- Migratory Birds Convention Act, 1994