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A House of Commons committee was told more citizens should be trained to respond to flooding and other disasters in Canada

Chief of the Defence Staff Gen. Wayne Eyre says the Canadian Armed Forces is facing demands both foreign and domestic, as it grapples with equipment and personnel challenges.

On this week’s show: Two MPs whose ridings have been struck by natural disasters discuss how to deal with the emotional toll, the immediate cleanup and the long-term rebuild. The House looks into whether Canada should have a dedicated disaster relief force and Public Safety Minister Marco Mendicino responds to the federal-provincial battle over firearms restrictions. Plus — Canadian Medical Association president Dr. Alika Lafontaine reflects on reconciliation in the health-care sector.

The federal government's response to a COVID-19 outbreak in a northern Ontario First Nation was criticized for being slow and ineffective. Indigenous leaders and experts say Canada needs to rethink how it responds to crises in First Nations.

The armed forces have done important work during the B.C. flooding and other emergencies. But its time to create a permanent non-military response force.

The armed forces have done important work during the B.C. flooding and other emergencies. But its time to create a permanent non-military response force.

The armed forces have done important work during the B.C. flooding and other emergencies. But its time to create a permanent non-military response force.

The armed forces have done important work during the B.C. flooding and other emergencies. But its time to create a permanent non-military response force.

The armed forces have done important work during the B.C. flooding and other emergencies. But its time to create a permanent non-military response force.