Public Safety in Canada

Canada is recognized as one of the safest countries in the world to live in. Students in this course receive an overview on the complexities of how government and private sector partnerships achieve this remarkable safety. Starting with an overview of agencies such as Public Safety Canada and Emergency Management Ontario, students gain an understanding of the significant public sector role, resources and legislation at work in creating the safe environment while building a greater understanding of the role and scope of private sector security in achieving the state of safety Canadians enjoy. In looking at issues such as Canada's counterterrorism strategy, national security strategy and critical infrastructure at the federal, provincial and municipal level, students learn how the public and private sector agencies achieve remarkable results through a complex myriad of stakeholder's involvement.