Province Welcomes Uber Canada to Ontario Corps

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TORONTO - The government is continuing to expand Ontario Corps by welcoming its latest partner Uber Canada to provide safe and reliable transportation for supplies and people 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.

"We are thrilled to welcome Uber into our Ontario Corps network to expand our emergency transportation resources to ensure our communities receive help quickly and efficiently," said Jill Dunlop, Minister of Emergency Preparedness and Response. "When time is of the essence, delivering life-saving supplies across Ontario can make all the difference during emergencies."

Wherever Uber Canada operates, they can provide safe and reliable transportation to evacuation and reception centres, medical centres and other critical destinations by offering vouchers to community members and first responders for free or discounted rides. They can also deliver essential supplies including meals and hygiene products, move donated goods between warehouses and donation centres, and help coordinate large shipments of relief supplies to communities in need.

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 and machinery, supplies, flood barriers and drones.

People of all skill levels and professional backgrounds are encouraged to volunteer for Ontario Corps to help their communities during emergencies. Volunteers will be provided with training and matched with partner organizations based on their skill levels, interests and availability.

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"Under the leadership of Premier Ford, our government is making historic investments in transportation infrastructure to keep people and goods moving safely across Ontario. When emergencies happen, communities need transportation options they can count on. Welcoming Uber Canada to Ontario Corps will help move evacuees, first responders and essential supplies quickly and safely when it matters most."

- Prabmeet Sarkaria
Minister of Transportation

"In emergencies, access to reliable transportation and logistics can make a real difference in keeping people safe and communities connected. This partnership with Ontario Corps reflects Uber Canada's commitment to showing up for communities across the province, helping people get to safety and supporting the movement of essential goods and services when they are needed most. By working alongside the Government of Ontario and emergency response partners, we can help strengthen preparedness, improve coordination, and support communities as they respond to and recover from disasters."

- Laura Miller
Head of Public Policy and Communications, Uber Canada

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