The Priory of Canada of the Most Venerable Order of the Hospital of St. John of Jerusalem (Operating at St. John Ambulance - National Office)

Published purpose

This 3-year project intends to finalize development and implementation of the Emergency Response Units (ERUs), which is a continuation from the previous two cycles of funding (2021-22 and 2022-23), enabling St. John Ambulance (SJA) to maintain critical capabilities for all-hazards response across Canada. The ERUs in Canada respond to municipal, provincial/territorial, and federal requests for assistance during natural disasters and human emergencies. Currently, St. John Ambulance is nationalizing its existing workforce and building a larger program to contribute to the health of all people, including the creation of safe spaces and increased cultural competencies toward working with vulnerable communities such as, but not limited to, Indigenous communities.