Ottawa, Ontario
Hurricane Fiona has caused significant damage across Atlantic Canada and Eastern Quebec, and the Government of Canada is working with partners from all orders of government, and across federal departments and agencies, to support recovery and clean-up efforts.
In recognition of the significant and immediate challenges to individuals, communities, and critical infrastructure, the Honourable Bill Blair, President of the Queen's Privy Council for Canada and Minister of Emergency Preparedness has approved Requests for Federal Assistance from the Government of Nova Scotia, the Government of Prince Edward Island, and the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador. Support provided by Canadian Armed Forces, Canadian Coast Guard, and Transport Canada includes, but is not limited to:
Nova Scotia (Request for Federal Assistance approved September 24, extension approved September 29)
- Equipment and personnel to assist with tree and debris removal
- Equipment and personnel to restore transportation links, such as roads and bridges
- Detailed aerial imagery and mapping of damage
- Incident management teams
- Accommodations support
Prince Edward Island (Request for Federal Assistance approved September 25, extension approved September 29)
- Personnel to support the PEI Department of Transportation and Infrastructure in the removal of vegetation and debris from roadways to assist the restoration of the power grid
- Personnel to support roadway repair in order to allow provincial employees to assist isolated communities
- Air assets, including helicopters, to support hurricane response efforts
- Detailed aerial imagery and mapping of damage
Newfoundland and Labrador (Request for Federal Assistance approved September 25, amendment and extension approved September 29; additional Request for Federal Assistance approved September 29)
- Resources to conduct physical impact assessments
- Personnel to provide immediate on-the-ground support to local authorities to ensure the welfare, safety, and well-being of affected residents
- Detailed aerial imagery and mapping of damage
- Support to search and rescue efforts
- Assistance with debris removal on the ground and in the water
- Assistance with general cleanup efforts
The federal government, through the Government Operations Centre, continues to work with provincial partners to coordinate the federal response and ensure that the provinces have the resources they need to support the people of Atlantic Canada and Eastern Quebec.
The federal government has also established a donation-matching program with the Canadian Red Cross to support those impacted by the storm and will match donations Canadians and corporations make for the next 30 days from September 25.
