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Domestic Emergency Response: The Canadian Armed Forces in National Emergencies

When emergencies exceed the capacity of civilian authorities, the Canadian Armed Forces provide support that leverages military resources and organization for domestic crisis response. Floods, wildfires, ice storms, pandemics, and other emergencies have all prompted military deployment to assist Canadian communities. Understanding how this domestic role functions illuminates the relationship between military capability and civilian governance in crisis situations.