Government Support Programs, Emergency Resources & Financial Aid

Federal Programs & Supports

Public Safety Canada – Disaster Financial Assistance Arrangements (DFAA)
Provides financial assistance to provinces and territories for large-scale disasters, covering response costs, infrastructure repair, and support to small businesses and homeowners.
https://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/cnt/mrgnc-mngmnt/rcvr-dsstrs/dsstr-fnncl-ssstnc-rrngmnts-en.aspx

Indigenous Services Canada – Emergency Management Assistance Program (EMAP)
Supports First Nations communities with evacuation, emergency response, recovery, and mitigation planning, including funding for resilience-building initiatives.
https://www.sac-isc.gc.ca/eng/1534954090122/1535120506707

Employment Insurance (EI) – Special Measures
Provides temporary income support during disasters, including relaxed eligibility requirements, waived waiting periods, and extended benefits.
https://www.canada.ca/en/services/benefits/ei.html

Canada Revenue Agency – Disaster Relief Measures
Allows deferrals of tax filing and payment deadlines, and may provide relief from penalties and interest for affected individuals and businesses.
https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/services/tax/individuals/topics/about-your-tax-return/disaster-relief.html

Parks Canada – Wildfire Response & Recovery
Supports wildfire response, infrastructure restoration, and coordination efforts within national parks and surrounding communities.
https://parks.canada.ca/nature/science/conservation/feu-fire

Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) – Emergency Preparedness Tools
Provides business continuity templates, risk mitigation strategies, and guidance on insurance and financial preparedness for emergencies.
https://www.bdc.ca

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada – Business Benefits Finder
A centralized tool connecting businesses to over 1,500 federal and provincial programs that support recovery, growth, and resilience.
https://innovation.ised-isde.canada.ca

Provincial & Territorial Financial Assistance Programs

Alberta – Disaster Recovery Program (DRP)
Provides financial assistance to residents, small businesses, and municipalities for uninsurable losses following disasters.
https://www.alberta.ca/disaster-recovery-program

Alberta – Hazard Assistance and Resilience Program (HARP)
A modernized disaster assistance framework supporting recovery while emphasizing resilience and mitigation against future hazards.
https://www.alberta.ca/disaster-assistance-and-recovery-support

British Columbia – Disaster Financial Assistance (DFA)
Offers compensation to homeowners, small businesses, and farms for essential uninsurable losses after disasters.
https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/safety/emergency-management/local-emergency-programs/disaster-financial-assistance

British Columbia – Emergency Support Services (ESS)
Provides immediate support such as food, lodging, and clothing to evacuees during emergencies.
https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/safety/emergency-management/local-emergency-programs/emergency-support-services

Manitoba – Disaster Financial Assistance (DFA)
Supports individuals, businesses, and municipalities with recovery costs for uninsurable disaster-related losses.
https://www.gov.mb.ca/emo/dfa/

New Brunswick – Disaster Financial Assistance
Provides post-disaster financial support for homeowners, tenants, small businesses, and municipalities for essential losses.
https://www2.gnb.ca/content/gnb/en/departments/public-safety/emergency-management/content/disaster_financial_assistance.html

Newfoundland & Labrador – Disaster Financial Assistance Program
Offers financial support to individuals, municipalities, and small businesses recovering from disasters.
https://www.gov.nl.ca/jps/fire-and-emergency-services/disaster-financial-assistance/

Northwest Territories – Disaster Assistance Policy
Provides financial assistance to residents and communities affected by disasters, including evacuation and property loss.
https://www.gov.nt.ca/en/services/disaster-assistance

Nova Scotia – Disaster Financial Assistance Program
Supports homeowners, small businesses, and not-for-profits with essential recovery costs following disasters.
https://novascotia.ca/dma/programs-reports/disaster-financial-assistance/

Ontario – Disaster Recovery Assistance for Ontarians (DRAO)
Provides financial aid for essential property and basic living expenses following natural disasters.
https://www.ontario.ca/page/disaster-recovery-assistance-ontarians

Prince Edward Island – Disaster Financial Assistance Program
Offers compensation to residents and small businesses for uninsurable losses following disasters.
https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/information/justice-and-public-safety/disaster-financial-assistance

Quebec – General Financial Assistance Program
Provides financial support for housing, essential property, and cleanup costs for individuals and businesses affected by disasters.
https://www.quebec.ca/en/public-safety-emergencies/emergency-situations-disasters/financial-assistance-disaster

Saskatchewan – Provincial Disaster Assistance Program (PDAP)
Covers essential property losses and damages not insured, including those caused by wildfires.
https://www.saskpublicsafety.ca/emergency-management/provincial-disaster-assistance-program

Yukon – Disaster Financial Assistance
Provides funding for essential property and recovery costs for residents and businesses impacted by disasters.
https://yukon.ca/en/emergencies-and-safety/emergencies/disaster-financial-assistance

Emergency Preparedness & Business Continuity

Public Safety Canada – Your Emergency Preparedness Guide
Provides step-by-step guidance for individuals and businesses to prepare for emergencies, including risk identification and emergency planning.
https://www.getprepared.gc.ca

Public Safety Canada – Get Prepared (Hazards & Planning)
Offers hazard-specific information and preparedness resources tailored to different regions across Canada.
https://www.getprepared.gc.ca

Canadian Chamber of Commerce – Business Continuity Guide
A comprehensive tool to help businesses develop continuity plans, including emergency procedures, asset tracking, and communications strategies.
https://chamber.ca

Canadian Chamber of Commerce – Crisis Communications Planning Guide
Provides guidance on messaging, timing, and communication strategies to effectively manage crises.
https://chamber.ca

Canadian Red Cross – Ready Rating Program
A free, self-guided program that helps organizations assess and improve their emergency preparedness.
https://www.redcross.ca

Canadian Red Cross – Disaster Recovery Fundamentals
Introduces key concepts of disaster recovery, including timelines, expectations, and planning considerations.
https://www.redcross.ca

Canadian Red Cross – Pre-Disaster Recovery Planning Guide
Supports organizations in planning recovery efforts before disasters occur, improving readiness and resilience.
https://www.redcross.ca

Hazard Monitoring, Alerts & Real-Time Information

Environment Canada – WeatherCAN App
Provides real-time weather forecasts and alerts, with customizable notifications for hazardous conditions across Canada.
https://weather.gc.ca

Environment Canada – Weather Alerts (weather.gc.ca)
Offers up-to-date weather warnings, advisories, and alerts for all regions in Canada.
https://weather.gc.ca

Canadian Hurricane Centre
Delivers forecasts, warnings, and information related to hurricanes and tropical storms affecting Canada.
https://weather.gc.ca/hurricane

Natural Resources Canada – Canadian Wildland Fire Information System
Provides daily national wildfire maps, data, and analysis to support situational awareness and response planning.
https://cwfis.cfs.nrcan.gc.ca

Natural Resources Canada – Earthquakes Canada
Monitors seismic activity and provides real-time information on earthquake locations, magnitude, and impacts.
https://earthquakescanada.nrcan.gc.ca

Alertable – Emergency Alerts Platform
A free platform and app that provides real-time alerts for emergencies, health advisories, and weather events across Canada.
https://alertable.ca

Tourism & Sector-Specific Resources

Destination Canada – Emergency Resources & Guidance
Provides tools, best practices, and coordination guidance to help the tourism sector prepare for and respond to emergencies.
https://www.destinationcanada.com

Destination Canada – Wildfire Guidance for Travellers
Offers safety guidance and up-to-date information to help travellers plan and navigate trips during wildfire events.
https://www.destinationcanada.com

Risk Reduction, Insurance & Resilience

Insurance Bureau of Canada – Severe Weather Centre
Offers guidance on protecting property, understanding insurance coverage, and responding to severe weather events.
https://www.ibc.ca

Insurance Bureau of Canada – Disaster Preparedness Guidance
Provides practical advice on reducing risk and ensuring appropriate insurance coverage before disasters occur.
https://www.ibc.ca

FireSmart Canada – Wildfire Risk Reduction Program
Provides tools and strategies to reduce wildfire risk around properties and communities through prevention and mitigation actions.
https://firesmartcanada.ca

Canadian Centre for Recovery and Resilience
Supports communities with training, tools, and expertise to strengthen disaster recovery and long-term resilience.
https://canadiancrr.ca

Infrastructure, Mitigation & Climate Resilience Funding

Natural Resources Canada – Flood Hazard Mapping Program
Develops and shares flood hazard maps to support emergency planning, land-use decisions, and climate adaptation efforts.
https://natural-resources.canada.ca

Natural Resources Canada – Wildfire Resilient Futures Initiative
Invests in programs and activities to reduce wildfire risks and improve resilience in communities and landscapes.
https://natural-resources.canada.ca

WildFireSat Program
A satellite initiative providing daily monitoring of wildfires across Canada to improve response and management capabilities.
https://www.canada.ca

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada – Disaster Mitigation and Adaptation Fund
Funds large-scale infrastructure projects that improve resilience to climate-related disasters.
https://www.infrastructure.gc.ca

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada – Natural Infrastructure Fund
Supports projects that use natural or hybrid solutions to enhance climate resilience and environmental protection.
https://www.infrastructure.gc.ca

Indigenous Services Canada – First Nation Infrastructure Fund
Supports infrastructure improvements that enhance safety, resilience, and quality of life in First Nations communities.
https://www.sac-isc.gc.ca

Indigenous Services Canada – Capital Facilities and Maintenance Program
Invests in infrastructure projects that support safe, healthy, and resilient communities.
https://www.sac-isc.gc.ca

Non-Government & Community Support

Canadian Red Cross – Disaster Relief & Recovery Services
Provides emergency assistance including shelter, food, financial aid, and long-term recovery support.
https://www.redcross.ca/how-we-help/emergencies-and-disasters-in-canada

United Way – Wildfire Recovery Funds
Supports community-based recovery efforts, including rebuilding, mental health services, and local assistance programs.
https://www.unitedway.ca/how-we-help/

Salvation Army Canada – Emergency Disaster Services
Provides meals, shelter, and emotional and spiritual support during and after disasters.
https://salvationarmy.ca/what-we-do/emergency-disaster-services

Wellness Together Canada – Mental Health Support
Offers free mental health and substance use support, including crisis counselling and online resources.
https://www.wellnesstogether.ca/

Additional Emergency Supports

Indigenous Services Canada – Wildfire Evacuation Information
Provides real-time updates, evacuation information, and support resources for First Nations communities.
https://www.sac-isc.gc.ca

Mental Health Support – Crisis Services and Resources
Provides access to national and local crisis lines and culturally appropriate mental health supports during emergencies.
https://www.canada.ca

Public Safety Canada – Government Operations Centre
Coordinates the federal response to national emergencies and provides situational awareness during major events.
https://www.publicsafety.gc.ca