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The Government of Canada established the Joint Emergency Preparedness Program (JEPP) to help ensure that all levels of government across Canada are equally prepared to respond to emergencies. PSEPC administers this program which provides funding and support to emergency preparedness and critical infrastructure protection projects and initiatives.
Overview JEPP was established in 1980 to ensure a reasonably uniform emergency response to all types of emergencies from coast to coast. Projects are jointly financed by federal, provincial and territorial governments, with the aim to reduce injuries and loss of human life, property damage, and to assure the continuation of our critical services in an emergency. For example, funds from the program have been used for training, the purchase of emergency response equipment, emergency planning and capacity building. 
Available funding Since JEPP’s inception, the Government of Canada has committed more than $135 million to the provinces and territories. Currently, approximately $5 million are made available for emergency preparedness and critical infrastructure protection projects every year. In addition, through the Federal Budget of 2001, the Government of Canada allocated an extra $10 million over two fiscal years ($5 million in each of 2001-2002 and 2002-2003) to help provinces and territories prepare to respond to chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear incidents; and an extra $20 million over a six-year period (2001-2002 to 2006-2007) to help provinces and territories develop Urban Search and Rescue services.
Funding model JEPP projects are proposed annually by the provincial and territorial governments and selected for funding based on national and regional priorities. The costs of projects are shared and the Government of Canada’s contribution depends on the nature of the project, other projects under consideration and the amount of funds available. The Government of Canada’s contribution becomes payable only after the project has been completed and the invoices for costs incurred have been paid and submitted by the provincial or territorial governments for reimbursement.
Eligibility To be eligible for funding, JEPP projects must: - Have a clear objective that supports priorities aimed at enhancing the national, provincial and territorial emergency response capability
- Have an agreed, identifiable beginning and end
- Include a statement of the nature and extent of federal involvement and take into account how federal participation will receive visibility and recognition
- Include a provincial or territorial commitment to the project through funding or in-kind contribution.
JEPP funds may not be used to finance events or equipment purchases of departments or agencies for activities considered to be part of their normal responsibilities. Other federal departments are frequently consulted when JEPP projects relate to the interests of those departments. For a more detailed description of the program and how to apply for funding, see the JEPP manual.
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