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Alberta F.A.D.E.S : foreign animal disease emergency support plan

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The Canadian Food Inspection Agency is responsible, under the Health of Animals Act, for eradication of foreign animal diseases in Canada. This plan outlines the roles and responsibilities of the... More ≫

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The Canadian Food Inspection Agency is responsible, under the Health of Animals Act, for eradication of foreign animal diseases in Canada. This plan outlines the roles and responsibilities of the potential government organizations (federal, provincial and municipal) that may be required to provide the CFIA with the support needed to ensure the coordinated, efficient and effective prevention and/or eradication of a foreign animal disease in Alberta. The plan also presents an opportunity for private sector organizations to participate by developing emergency response plans to support the disease control effort.

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Alberta Emergency Management Agency disaster recovery program review

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This independent review was commissioned by the Alberta Emergency Management Agency to assess the efficiency and effectiveness of its processes in supporting the delivery of disaster recovery... More ≫

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This independent review was commissioned by the Alberta Emergency Management Agency to assess the efficiency and effectiveness of its processes in supporting the delivery of disaster recovery programs. Disaster recovery programs provide disaster recovery assistance to residents, small businesses, agriculture operators and provincial and municipal governments when a disaster occurs that is considered extraordinary, when the event is widespread, and when insurance is not reasonably or readily available.

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Alberta electric utility wildfire risk management : best management practices 2024

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This document is intended to provide a high-level guide for utility companies to actively manage wildfire risk. It lays out a systemized management approach to establishing the fundamental... More ≫

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This document is intended to provide a high-level guide for utility companies to actively manage wildfire risk. It lays out a systemized management approach to establishing the fundamental components of a risk management program or Wildfire Risk Management Plan.

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Review of Alberta's response to the 2009 H1N1 influenza pandemic

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The influenza pandemic outbreak experienced in 2009 was recognized as an opportunity to review Alberta’s plans and preparedness and determine what could be improved in a future response to another... More ≫

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The influenza pandemic outbreak experienced in 2009 was recognized as an opportunity to review Alberta’s plans and preparedness and determine what could be improved in a future response to another pandemic or other public health emergency. The Health Quality Council of Alberta (HQCA) was asked to conduct a review of the Alberta response. The review focused on the activities of Alberta Health and Wellness, Alberta Health Services and Alberta Emergency Management Agency. The review revealed many good outcomes and commendable practices from Alberta’s response to the pandemic which should continue in future responses to public health emergencies. It also identified systemic shortfalls that limited Alberta’s ability to respond effectively. The report makes 18 recommendations to address these shortfalls.

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Basic food safety training

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Set of resources for food processors to use in training staff on food safety.

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Letter to Minister of Public Safety of Canada from Alberta Chief Firearms Officer. May 17, 2022

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Alberta’s chief firearms officer expresses grave concern regarding the May 11 announcement that certain provisions of Bill C-71 requiring verification of Possession and Acquisition Licences (PALs)... More ≫

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Alberta’s chief firearms officer expresses grave concern regarding the May 11 announcement that certain provisions of Bill C-71 requiring verification of Possession and Acquisition Licences (PALs) for non-restricted firearms transfers and increased record-keeping by businesses will become effective on May 18, 2022.

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