Federal, Provincial and Territorial Government Roles in a Nuclear Emergency

Health Canada is the lead federal government department for all matters related to the Federal Nuclear Emergency Plan (FNEP). The FNEP describes how overall coordination is to occur in the event of a nuclear emergency in Canada. In an emergency, the FNEP, with support from the Public Safety Canada, CNSC and other agencies, coordinates the federal emergency response with provincial and municipal government agencies.

The provinces and territories have their own emergency plans which address their specific needs. Federal, provincial and municipal coordination is a key element of all emergency plans in Canada.

Provincial and territorial emergency management organizations (EMOs) are a good source of information about how to prepare for emergencies in your region.

EMO's activities include planning and research, training, response operations and the administration and delivery of disaster financial assistance programs. EMOs are most familiar with the natural hazards and other risks of your region.

Learn more from the EMO in your province or territory:

• Alberta
• British Columbia
• Manitoba
• New Brunswick
• Newfoundland & Labrador
• Northwest Territories
• Nova Scotia
• Nunavut
• Ontario
• Prince Edward Island
• Quebec
• Saskatchewan
• Yukon