Disaster Relief reimagined: A civil protection approach for Canada
One of the oldest justifications for government is to protect its citizens
INVITATION
We hope that you can join us for a special, high-level workshop designed to bring together a variety of results-oriented strategic thinkers to help define a solution for the critical shortfalls of the Canadian Disaster Response System.
With disaster impacts and global conflicts on the rise, over-reliance on the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) for disaster response is unsustainable - the time for an innovative solution is now.
📅 Date: Wednesday & Thursday January 8th/9th 2025
🕒 Time: 8am -5pm
📍 Location: Manoir de la Forêt, 32 chemin River, Cantley, Quebec, Canada
What to Expect:
Receive a firsthand analysis of current demand on Canadian Armed Forces domestic response, the challenges and the consequences for the CAF by MGen Simon Bernard, Deputy Commander, Canadian Joint Operations Command, Canadian Armed Forces
Dive into an overview of the current response system, identified hazards and initiatives to address disaster impact by Dr. Matthew Godsoe, Director of the Resilience and Economics Integration Division, Public Safety Canada
Hear a synopsis of the benefits of citizen-based response and reason to explore the German model of a citizen-based Federal Agency for Technical Relief (Technisches Hilfswerk, THW) as international best practice to close gaps and strengthen resilience by Eva Cohen, President, Civil Protection Youth Canada, CPYC
Receive a firsthand overview of the structure and capabilities of Germany’s THW by 3 senior THW experts, staff and volunteers.
Jointly identify the opportunities or limitations of such a civil protection approach for Canada and develop a blueprint for a potential Canadian solution.