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 NEWS RELEASEAnnual Report on National Search and Rescue Program focuses on challenges and accomplishments8 November 2005, Ottawa - The Executive Director of the National Search and Rescue Secretariat, Ms Jean Murray, is pleased to announce the 2004 Annual Report on Canada's National Search and Rescue Program. The Annual Report is produced under the direction of the Interdepartmental Committee on Search and Rescue for the Lead Minister for Search and Rescue, The Honourable Bill Graham. The Report covers the issues, trends and program activities in search and rescue in Canada in 2004, notably from a federal perspective. "Our country faces major search and rescue challenges such as a vast area of responsibility, a harsh climate, sparsely populated geography, the world's longest coastline, and limited resources," said Ms Murray. "Canada's 2004 National Search and Rescue Program Annual Report underscores the importance of coordination, cooperation and communications for a seamless search and rescue system - a tightly woven fabric of expertise and resources - that provides all Canadians with effective response to life-threatening incidents." Cold weather and vast unpopulated regions create special challenges for search and rescue in Canada. Considerable progress is being made to reduce search time, improve technology and create awareness of potential risks, in an effort to save lives. From increased eco-tourism and flights over the Arctic, to extended fishing and cruise ship activity, Canadians and visitors to Canada face growing risks for distress situations. Canada's search and rescue system, one of the best in the world, stands ready to assist. The report highlights the ways in which search and rescue is responding to changing conditions and new opportunities. The report provides a closer look at the links between social and economic trends and their impact on search and rescue. The National Search and Rescue Secretariat is an independent agency of the federal government that reports directly to the Lead Minister for Search and Rescue, the Minister of National Defence. Created in 1986, the Secretariat works with all levels of government, police and emergency services to manage and improve search and rescue activities throughout Canada. The complete 2004 National Search and Rescue Program Annual Report is available online. Contact:
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