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Emergency Management Framework for Ontario
Learn about emergency management activities and initiatives in Ontario, and how we work with stakeholders to prevent, plan and prepare for emergencies.
Emergency Management Ontario
Ministry of the Solicitor General
October 2021
Approval
Executive summary
Emergency Management in Ontario reflects the five components of emergency management, which are prevention, mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery and is influenced by various measures. Some measures are embedded in core legislated emergency management programs, and some measures that influence emergency management may also be legislated, but do not fall under the core emergency management programs. Other measures are considered a part of or support emergency management because they are best practices, and/or are embedded in agreements, guidelines and plans for managing emergencies.
By legislation, Emergency Management Ontario (EMO) is authorized to assist, monitor and to the extent possible coordinate the development of emergency management plans by the responsible parties. The strength of emergency management in Ontario is reflected by the development, implementation and maintenance of mandatory emergency management programs, as well as other programs and measures that influence and support emergency management in Ontario. The responsibility of supporting these programs and measures is shared across ministries, the broader public sector, municipalities, First Nations communities, federal government departments as well as private, volunteer, and non-governmental organizations. As a result, the plans and measures which ensure proper emergency management in Ontario are spread across a variety of legislations, agreements and many other documents.
This document, named the Emergency Management Framework for Ontario, brings together all these EM arrangements into one simple to use reference document. The Framework provides an overview of these measures while offering links and references to where additional details may be found. It is hoped that in this way, the Emergency Management Framework for Ontario provides an outline of how emergencies are managed in the province that is complete enough for a quick review by decision-makers and casual reviewers. At the same time, it offers guidance and links to where comprehensive documentation and plans may be found when deeper research and understanding is required.