This enactment amends subsection of the Income Tax Act in order to increase the amount of the tax credits for volunteer firefighting and search and rescue volunteer services from $3,000 to $10,000. Ground Search and Rescue volunteers across Canada continue to believe that an increase in the volunteer tax credit would continue to help offset […]
Read full storyPlease be advised that the updated CSA Z1620 and Z1625 Core Competency and Curriculum Draft Standards have been posted for 60 day Public Review on CSA’s Public Review Website. These Standards provide core competency and training curriculum requirements for Ground Search and Rescue (GSAR) operations for the three core roles of Searcher, Team Leader, and […]
Read full storyThe National Search and Rescue Secretariat (NSS) is NOW accepting funding proposals under the Search and Rescue New Initiatives Fund (SAR NIF) for 2024-2025. Public Safety Canada invites eligible applicants to submit applications for projects that support the updated annual priority initiatives. This year, there are new Search and Rescue priorities and info sessions available […]
Read full story“The emergency management community plays an essential role in the safety and security of Canadians every day. They work selflessly to save lives, to protect our property and our environment, and to build resilience in our communities” –Public Safety Canada The Emergency Management Exemplary Service Award continues to be a prestigious recognition awarded by Public […]
Read full storyToday marks the ONE week countdown to the start of SARscene 2023 and official kick-off with the SAR games next Thursday, at the Rotary Sunshine Park’s outdoor recreational facility hosted by the Newfoundland and Labrador Search and Rescue Association (NLSARA) from September 14-17, 2023, in St. John’s, NL! We are proud to support the largest […]
Read full story“When emergencies strike, local organizations and community volunteers are often among the first on the scene and provide vital support—from assisting with evacuation efforts, to opening shelters and providing food, clothing, and compassion to those with nowhere else to go.” –The Honorable Minister of Emergency Preparedness, Bill Blair Earlier today the Search and Rescue Volunteer […]
Read full storyWhat if answering that call meant helping individuals outside of your own community, or across the country? We’ve mentioned before how we believe in volunteers who amplify the capacity of, and provide surge capacity to, search and rescue (SAR) authorities in difficult and austere environments across Canada as a result of the increase in frequency […]
Read full storyMay 7-13, 2023 This year we are back to take an active role in helping build a culture of preparedness in Canada and Emergency Preparedness Week with this year’s theme: “Be Prepared. Know Your Risks.” While governments at all levels are working hard to keep Canada safe, We believe that every Ground Search and Rescue […]
Read full storyLet’s celebrate our individual and collective actions in creating a strong, interconnected and vibrant SAR community here in Canada! Being a GSAR volunteer weaves us together, strengthening the fabric of our community by sharing our time, talent and energy to support one another. A message from our President: “On behalf of SARVAC I’d like to […]
Read full storyWelcome home to SARVAC President Janelle Coultes who participated in the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR)VIII Regional Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction in the Americas and the Caribbean held in Punta del Este, Uruguay last week from February 28th to March 2nd. The VIII Regional Platform represents an opportunity for governments, intergovernmental […]
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