Industry Canada Emergency Telecommunications

What does the Emergency Telecommunications Branch
do?

Industry Canada has the lead role for emergency telecommunications in Canada. Industry Canada:

• develops and maintains emergency plans and undertakes exercises for telecommunications at the national, regional and district levels;
• gives advice and assistance in mitigating and in responding to the disruptive effects of emergencies on telecommunications and helps coordinate the provision of a public alert service;
• facilitates the provision of appropriate telecommunications equipment or services required in emergency response operations;
• coordinates and manages programs to ensure the availability of telecommunications to meet federal requirements during periods of system overload or degradation; and
• chairs various committees and supports the Canadian Emergency Preparedness College in the development of Emergency Telecommunications courses.