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We participate in up to four major exercises each year. The National Exercise Program (NEP) involves training courses and operation centre exercises that put our National Emergency Response System to the test. Governments, first responders and military officials work together, simulating emergency scenarios such as natural disasters and terrorist attacks.

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Public Safety Canada (PS) 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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