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National
This chapter describes the organizations involved in search and rescue activities at the national level. Many of these organizations provide services on a regional or provincial/territorial basis; branch office locations are also listed in this chapter.
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Alpine Club of CanadaGround
Teaches courses in mountain-, rock-, and ice-climbing techniques, wilderness safety, first aid, and group leadership, and organizes week-long mountaineering adventures. Publishes a ... [Full Record]
Location: Canmore, AB
Postal Code: T1W 2T8
Phone: (403) 678-3200
Fax: (403) 678-3224
Contact: Mike Mortimer, President

Association of Canadian Mountain GuidesGround
Members are experienced in mountain rescues. All members receive training in advanced first aid, high-angle climbing, mountain orienteering, snow stability, avalanche awareness, ... [Full Record]
Location: Banff, AB
Postal Code: T0L 0C0
Phone: (403) 678-2885
Fax: (403) 678-4450
Web: http://www.acmg.ca
Contact: Karl Klassen, President

Atmospheric Environment Service (AES)Air Ground Marine
Provides weather information and related products and services with the aim of preventing SAR incidents and assisting in SAR activities. Information gathered on temperature, ... [Full Record]
Location: Hull, QC
Postal Code: K1A OH3
Phone: (819) 997-3845
Fax: (819) 994-8854
Contact: Abdoulaye Harou

Canada Safety CouncilGround
Promotes SAR awareness and education through collaboration with various SAR associations, the distribution of educational materials, the provision of courses, and the sponsorship of ... [Full Record]
Location: Ottawa, ON
Postal Code: K1G 5L5
Phone: (613) 739-1535
Fax: (613) 739-1566
Email: csc@safety-council.org
Web: http://www.safety-council.org
Contact: Émile Thérien, President

Affiliated Organizations
Alberta Safety Council
British Columbia Safety Council
Manitoba Safety Council
New Brunswick Safety Council
Newfoundland Safety Council
Northwest Territories Headquarters
Nova Scotia Safety Council
Ontario Safety League
Prince Edward Island Safety Council
Saskatchewan Safety Council

Canadian Avalanche AssociationGround
The Canadian Avalanche Association (CAA) is a not-for-profit, non-government organization that serves and supports the diverse community of people engaged in professional avalanche ... [Full Record]
Location: Revelstoke, BC
Postal Code: V0E 2S0
Phone: (250) 837-2435
Fax: (250) 837-4624
Email: canav@avalanche.ca
Contact: Ian Tomm, Operations Manager

Canadian Avalanche CentreGround
The Canadian Avalanche Centre (CAC) is a non-government, not-for-profit corporation established in 2004 to serve as Canada’s national public avalanche safety organization. In the ... [Full Record]
Location: Revelstoke, BC
Postal Code: V0E 2S0
Phone: (250) 837-2435
Fax: (250) 837-4624
Contact: John Kelly, CAC Operations Manager

Canadian Avalanche Rescue Dog Association (CARDA)Ground
Members are experienced in avalanche rescues and trained search dog use. Registered with B.C. PEP, the Canadian Avalanche Association, the RCMP, Parks Canada, and B.C. Department of ... [Full Record]
Location: Whistler, BC
Postal Code: V0N 1B6
Phone: (604) 932-1110
Fax: (604) 932-6374
Contact: Anton Horvath, President

Canadian Canoe AssociationMarine
The national governing body for canoe and kayak racing in Canada. Offers a National Coaching Certification program at the provincial level which includes a technical course with a ... [Full Record]
Location: Gloucester, ON
Postal Code: K1B 5N4
Phone: (613) 748-5623
Fax: (613) 748-5700
Contact: Anna Mees, Domestic Development Director

Affiliated Organizations
Alberta Sprint Racing Canoe Association
Alberta White Water Association
Association Québécoise de canoë-kayak de vitesse
Canoe Ontario
Canoe Racing British Columbia
Manitoba Paddling Association Inc.
New Brunswick Competitive Canoeing Association
Sport Nova Scotia

Canadian Coast Guard Auxiliary (CCGA)Marine
Members are experienced in marine rescues and all members receive boat rescue training. Tasked by the CCG. Has an MOU with Équipe de Sauvetage de Saint-Jean-Port-Joli. Publishes a ... [Full Record]
Location: Old Perlican, NF
Postal Code: A0A 3G0
Phone: (709) 587-2196
Fax: (709) 587-2447
Contact: Harry Strong, Chairman CCGA

Affiliated Organizations
Canadian Coast Guard Auxiliary - Pacific Unit 12 Halfmoon Bay
Canadian Coast Guard Auxiliary (CCGA) - Newfoundland
Canadian Coast Guard Auxiliary (CCGA) - Pacific
Canadian Coast Guard Auxiliary Inc. (CCGA) - Laurentian
Canadian Coast Guard Auxiliary Inc. (CCGA) - Maritimes
Canadian Coast Guard Auxiliary, District 3, Central and Arctic Region
Grimsby Area Marine Rescue Unit
Town of Oakville Water-Air Rescue Force

Canadian Coast Guard, Search and Rescue (CCG SAR) DivisionMarine
The objective of the CCG SAR program is to prevent loss of life and injury through SAR operations. SAR operations are coordinated through Joint Rescue Co-ordination Centres (JRCCs) ... [Full Record]
Location: Ottawa, ON
Postal Code: K1A 0E6
Phone: (613) 990-3119
Fax: (613) 996-8902
Web: http://www.ccg-gcc.gc.ca/
Contact: Ron Miller, Manager

Affiliated Organizations
Canadian Coast Guard (CCG) - Central and Arctic Region
Canadian Coast Guard (CCG) - Laurentian Region
Canadian Coast Guard (CCG) - Maritimes Region
Canadian Coast Guard (CCG) - Newfoundland Region
Canadian Coast Guard (CCG) - Pacific Region
CANADIAN COAST GUARD AUXILIARY (C&A)
Marine Rescue Sub-centre
Marine Rescue Sub-centre

Canadian Council of Snowmobile Organizations (CCSO)Ground
Promotes safe snowmobiling practices through videos and public service announcements. Works with various private and public sector organizations to establish safety standards. ... [Full Record]
Location: Barrie, ON
Postal Code: L4M 6E7
Phone: (705) 725-1121
Fax: (705) 739-5005
Email: ccso@bconnex.net
Contact: Don Lumley, President

Affiliated Organizations
Alberta Snowmobile Association
British Columbia Snowmobile Federation
Fédération des Clubs de Motoneige du Québec
Klondike Snowmobile Association
New Brunswick Federation of Snowmobile Clubs
Newfoundland/Labrador Federation of Snowmobile Clubs
Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs
Prince Edward Island Snowmobile Association
Saskatchewan Snowmobile Association Inc.
Snoman (Snowmobilers of Manitoba) Inc.
Snowmobile Association of Nova Scotia

Canadian Institute of Safety, Search, and RescueGround Marine

Develops and delivers courses and workshops on pre-hospital care, wilderness emergency response, and various rescue topics. Courses include Basic and Advanced Wilderness Emergency ... [Full Record]
Location: Cochrane, AB
Postal Code: T0L 0W0
Phone: (403) 932-3689
Fax: (403) 932-3689
Contact: Gerald Edwards, President


Canadian Mission Control Centre (CMCC)Air Ground Marine
As part of the COSPAS/SARSAT system, provides alert and location data to JRCCs and SPOCs. COSPAS/SARSAT is an international satellite system designed to assist SAR operations by ... [Full Record]
Location: Astra, ON
Postal Code: K0K 3W0
Phone: (613) 965-3660
Fax: (613) 965-7190
Email: cmcchp@sarnet.dnd.ca

Canadian Orienteering FederationGround
Teaches map reading, compass use, and preventive SAR techniques to community groups across Canada using the "Lost-in-the-Woods" and "Hug-a-Tree" programs. Publishes Orienteering Canada ... [Full Record]
Location: Orléans, ON
Postal Code: K1C 7H8
Phone: (613) 830-1147
Fax: (613) 830-0456
Contact: Colin Kirk, President

Affiliated Organizations
Alberta Orienteering Association
Manitoba Orienteering Association
Newfoundland Orienteering Association
Orienteering Association of British Columbia
Orienteering Association of Nova Scotia
Orienteering New Brunswick
Orienteering Ontario Inc.
Orienteering Québec
Yukon Orienteering Association

Canadian Power and Sail SquadronsMarine
Consists of 181 Squadrons in 17 Districts across Canada. Membership requires the successful completion of the Boating Course, a 39-hour training course that teaches boat safety, ... [Full Record]
Location: Scarborough, ON
Postal Code: M1P 3A5
Phone: (416) 293-2438
Fax: (416) 293-2445
Email: hqg@cps-ecp.ca
Web: http://www.cps-ecp.ca
Contact: Brian Burch, President and Executive Director

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Date Modified: 2005-03-26

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