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This federal department of the Canadian government builds and implements national policies for emergency management and national security. This includes specific information pages for businesses, communities, governments, first responders, educators and more. The Emergency Management contains policy and documents related to emergency preparedness, prevention and mitigation, disaster recovery, disaster response, and emergency management in Indigenous communities. Of particular note is the Canadian Disaster Database.

Canada's central coordinating point for public health security issues. Contains policy, publications, guidelines and general information about public health security and pandemic preparedness.

Provides information about policy, regulations, documents, and legislation related to pollution emergencies.

Learn more about policies set in Ontario. Please know that each province also has a page available similar to this.

This web resource from the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs offers timely humanitarian information on complex emergencies and natural disasters worldwide. Includes a breakdown of emergency and disaster information by country, as well as documentation (many full-text online publications) on policy and issues for humanitarian professionals.

Mental health in emergencies

A world-class centre for multi-disciplinary disaster prevention research and communication. Affiliated with Western University.

This association aims to support, promote and enhance the profession of emergency management in Ontario. In addition to providing information about the activities and mandate of this organization, the OAEM web site, offers links to key emergency management organizations and professional development sites in Ontario and in Canada generally. Also provides some links to U.S. and international organizations of relevance.

Includes a wealth of information regarding the services of the Canadian Red Cross including its disaster services.

DRII comprises a group of professionals working in the disaster recovery industry. In addition to providing certification for individuals in the field of business continuity, this organization aims to promote a common knowledge base for those involved in business continuity planning/disaster work.

This is an association of emergency management experts. The web site provides information about the activities and membership of the association.