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2005 April Report of the Auditor General of Canada
Exhibit 2.5—The Role of the Canadian Forces
While the entire Canadian Forces is potentially available to provide support, its primary role is not that of a first responder. The Forces can provide general support to provinces and territories to deal with the consequences of a chemical, biological, radiological, or nuclear event at their request but are not specifically tasked with this role. In December 2003, the government announced "an increase in the Canadian Forces Reserves available for civil preparedness, including a capacity to deal with natural disasters and local emergencies." The Reserves are not currently equipped and trained for this capacity, but National Defence is studying the feasibility of using them.
Source: National Defence