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also authorized the Minister of Public Safety, in consultation with the Minister of Foreign Affairs, to develop joint emergency management plans with the relevant United States’ authorities and, in accordance with those plans, to coordinate Canada’s response to emergencies in the United States (which would include chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, or explosives [CBRNE] incidents) and to provide assistance in response to those emergencies. To ensure a cohesive Canadian response, the Government of Canada has established Government Operations Centre, established to serve as the national focal point for emergency operations, will be used to coordinate efforts with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and its Federal Emergency Management Agency.
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