Requests for Federal Assistance

1

National

DND/CAF support to PHAC for the aid in the planning and coordination of the use of other federal infrastructure within Canada for the warehousing of medical supplies, critical PPE, test equipment and associated support materials as designated by the GC.  DND/CAF support to facilitate and/or execute the testing, movement and distribution of medical supplies, critical PPE, test equipment and associated support materials as designated by GC within Canada or globally through the use of commercial, GC or CAF/DND resources.

RFA supported by CAF.

2

National

Use of CAF personnel as Local Response Forces (LRF) in support of community leaders to address community responses to COVID-19 within the capacity of local force elements.  Optimal tasks include the provision of liaison/planners to municipalities, coordination and delivery of municipalities-owned supplies and logistics, provision of humanitarian assistance to vulnerable populations, wellness checks and general duty support.  Forces committed as local response forces are not to conduct law enforcement tasks. Any other task request exceeding the LRF delegated authorities must be subject of the Emergency Response Framework process (e.g. RFA).

RFA supported by CAF.

3

National

GAC assistance from CAF for transportation assistance in the evacuation of GAC employees their dependents and specific consular cases.

RFA supported by CAF.

4

Province wide

A request for federal assistance was received from the Government of Saskatchewan for self-contained meals to support a shortage for wildfire operations this summer due to complications in the normal logistics process for provision of food to firefighters and field staff CAF will support through the provision of service process.

RFA supported by CAF.

5

Lower Sackville

On 13 Apr, Province of NS  requested, for Cobequid Community Healthcare Centre (CCHC), use of Federal resources, specifically, a ventilator for approximately eight weeks to facilitate patient transfers. Province of NB is providing the ventilator for the requested period. CAF provided a loan in the interim.

RFA supported by CAF and Province of NB.

6

Province wide

Province has requested Federal assistance in support of various long-term healthcare facilities in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton areas, including trained medical and associated support staff.

RFA supported by CAF.

7

Kashechewan

Potential need for federal assistance remains for Kashechewan FN as a result of flood risk and the COVID-19 context. Evacuation location, timing, medical, logistical and the community support assistance required are being discussed among the province, CRC, ISC, FNHIB, PHAC and PS RO.

Ongoing – PS RO engaged. Provincial and Community level discussion underway.

8

Province wide

Request for CAF support to Health Canada and the Ontario Ministry of Health in providing information to persons that may be affected by COVID-19. Task to include contact tracing, calling returning travellers and citizens that have tested negative, and also checking up on positive cases isolating at home, via telephone.

RFA supported by CAF.

9

 Kawawachikamach FN

Request for CAF Ranger assistance to the Kawawachikamach FN in providing awareness to the region’s population regarding public health measures and logistical support related to COVID-19.

RFA supported by CAF.

10

Province wide

The province has requested significant additional federal assistance, including CAF, to support in long-term healthcare facilities for the elderly. Federal government supports in principle, interdepartmental needs assessment and scoping underway.

Ongoing – PS RO engaged. Interdepartmental and Provincial discussion underway.

11

Basse Côte-Nord Region

Province has requested CAF Rangers assistance in providing awareness to the regions population regarding  public health measures related to COVID-19.

RFA supported by CAF.

12

Nunavik

Request for CAF Ranger assistance in Nunavik, QC for tent set up and logistical support for testing site installation.

RFA supported by CAF.

13

Province wide

Province has requested Federal assistance in support of various long-term healthcare facilities in Laval, Mauricie, Montérégie and Montreal and their needs across multiple health care service related areas.

RFA supported by CAF.

1

Greater Toronto and Hamilton areas

CAF plans to deploy resources to five long term care facilities (LTCF) in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton areas, including trained medical and associated support staff. Training preparations for upcoming deployment into LTCF is complete.

Ongoing (up to 275 CAF personnel on task)

1

Greater Montreal Area

CAF plans to deploy resources to eight long term care facilities (LTCF),  according to priorities identified by Quebec’s Ministère de la Santé et des Services sociaux (MSSS). Reconnaissance assessments have been conducted to assess what is required for the logistical support of military personnel deployed in these LTCF’s (planning, equipment, supplies, training, etc.)

Ongoing (up to 1000 CAF personnel in at least 20 LTCFs by 11 May)

2

Quebec

The Canadian Red Cross has deployed teams of epidemiological control and public health experts to work within the most affected LTCF on the adoption of new protocols and the redesign of services to patients in a way that reduces the risk of infection to patients and staff. The CRC has also deployed parts of its field hospital assets to provide additional care space to those residing in the areas of Dorval, Lachine and LaSalle served by the Montréal West Island IUHSSC, in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Beyond this the Canadian Red Cross is providing surge recruitment capacity.

Ongoing (As of last report on May 7, up to 804 people trained and 123 recruited)