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Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness Canada (PSEPC) was created in 2003 to ensure coordination across all federal departments and agencies responsible for national security and the safety of Canadians.

From natural disasters to crime and terrorism, our mandate is to keep Canadians safe.


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