Environmental Response

CONTINGENCY PLANNING

In Canada, government departments, private sector organizations and industry representatives have been developing and maintaining contingency plans for many years. Contingency planning takes place at all levels of governments.

The Canadian Coast Guard is the branch of the federal government with legislative authority and the responsibility for marine spill preparedness response in Canadian waters. Other federal government departments are also contingency plan holders with supporting responsibilities for marine spill response. Provincial and territorial governments also play a role in response preparedness and consequently, need to develop and maintain contingency plans.

Environmental Response National Response Plan

Canada and International Agreements