Ontario building network of partners and volunteers to help protect communities during emergencies and disasters
| NEWS | June 15, 2026 |
TORONTO — The government is continuing to expand Ontario Corps by welcoming its latest partner, Chartered Professional Accountants of Ontario (CPA Ontario), to leverage their members’ expertise during emergencies. Through Ontario Corps, the province is delivering on its plan to protect Ontario by creating a network of partners and dedicated volunteers ready to respond to local emergencies and deploy critical resources at a moment’s notice to support community-led response.
“Being able to partner with CPA Ontario is a critical next step for Ontario Corps to help provide municipalities streamlined financial processes during and after emergencies,” said Jill Dunlop, Minister of Emergency Preparedness and Response. “From first responders and emergency management professionals to Chartered Professional Accountants, it’s all-hands-on-deck when emergencies happen to help communities respond and recover.”
CPA Ontario will engage with members and its regional associations across the province to support the Ontario Corps network and help communities when disasters strike. Municipalities have consistently identified the need for individuals with the skillsets of CPAs, including financial planning and risk management, to assist with emergency response, at the local community level.
The Ontario Corps network can be mobilized within 24 to 72 hours to help communities hit hard by emergencies, deploying resources such as personnel, debris removal tools, supplies, flood barriers and drones.
People of all skill levels and professional backgrounds are encouraged to volunteer for Ontario Corps. Volunteers will be provided with training and matched with partner organizations based on their skill levels, interests and availability.
Quick Facts
- Ontario Corps was successfully deployed on several occasions, including during the 2026 spring flooding and the 2025 ice storm and wildland fire response.
- CPA Ontario joins Labatt Breweries of Canada, The Home Depot Canada, Ontario Chamber of Commerce, Ontario Mine Rescue, Ontario Road Builders’ Association and Uber Canada as Ontario Corps’ latest partners.
- A new, state-of-the-art Emergency Preparedness and Response Headquarters will serve as the future home of Ontario Corps. This facility will be equipped with cutting-edge technology needed to protect Ontario as the 24/7, year-round emergency command centre.
- CPA Ontario supports 105,000 members and 19,000 students in public accounting, business, finance, government, not-for-profits and academia. It protects the public interest by ensuring its members, students, applicants and firms meet the highest standards of integrity and expertise.
Quotes
“Chartered Professional Accountants across Ontario are driven by a commitment to protect the public interest, bringing trusted expertise and insight when it matters most. Through this partnership with the Ontario Corps, CPAs across the province will have a meaningful opportunity to apply their skills to support communities in times of crisis. The CPA profession will always stand ready to step up and do our part to help our fellow Canadians when they need it most.”
– Carol Wilding FCPA, FCA, ICD.D
President & CEO, CPA Ontario