The Environmental Emergencies Program’s mission is to reduce the
frequency and consequences of environmental emergencies
involving the unplanned, uncontrolled or accidental release of
hazardous substances such as oils or chemicals. A regulatory and
policy team in Gatineau, Québec and a preparedness and response
team in Montreal, Québec coordinate with the Emergencies Science
and Technology Section in Ottawa, Ontario, the Meteorological
Service of Canada and Canadian Wildlife Service staff across
Canada, to prevent, prepare for and respond to environmental
emergencies. In delivering its responsibilities, the Program
works in close partnership with other federal government
departments, other levels of government, the private sector and
international organizations. What is an environmental emergency?
There are different types of environmental emergencies, such as
natural events like forest fires, earthquakes, floods,
hurricanes or ice storms. There are also environmental
emergencies caused by human activity, suc