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The Council on Emergency Management

About this Council

The purpose of the Council on Emergency Management (CEMT) is to bring together individuals responsible for emergency management and operational continuity and enables them to: 

  • Learn from the experiences of others—By examining specific case studies and in discussion with individuals who led the response, Members will have the opportunity to translate the experiences of others into specific actions that can be taken in their own organization. 
  • Model the cross-sectoral approach that is essential for building resiliency—Members recognize the necessity to work effectively with a wide range of organizations: the private sector, public sector, first responders and voluntary organizations. The activities of this Council will provide a template for other organizations and groups who face similar challenges. 
  • Build a deeper understanding of threats facing Canadian organizations—Through direct involvement with thought leaders and experts, Members will develop a nuanced understanding of a wide range of threats including cyber crime, terrorism, disease-related threats and others. 
  • Explore leading practices in emergency management—Members will build their awareness of leading and emerging practices in emergency management. Instead of focusing on "best practices", the Council will work to identify "next practices" to better prepare Members for the future. 
  • Establish critical relationships—As the number of organizations responding to emergencies grows, it is essential to build strong, trusted relationships with other organizations including first responders, private sector partners and public sector organizations.

Upcoming Topics

A number of core issues and themes will be discussed. They will be focused on: 

  • Cyber Security
  • Critical Infrastructure
  • Planning/Process 
  • Partnerships 
  • Training
  • Risks
  • Public Alerting 
  • Resources 
  • Communication
  • Internal Threats
  • Workplace Violence

More Information

For more information on the research or to join the Centre, please contact:

Deborah Fleck
Tel: 613-526-3090x362
Senior Manager, Executive Networks
E-mail: fleck@conferenceboard.ca

Testimonial

Council for Emergency Management membership provides me with an excellent networking opportunity as well as a chance to share and collaborate with EM professionals across Canada on current and emerging issues. I encourage anyone in the field of EM who is seeking to enhance their knowledge and/or play a role in shaping the future of EM in Canada to join this valuable forum.

—Suzanne Bernier, CEM, CBCP Manager,Emergency Management Toronto Hydro-Electric System Ltd.

Past Meetings

Read the agendas and executive session highlights from our past meetings.