The Emergency Management Framework for Ontario is intended to provide a straightforward overview of how Emergency Management Ontario approaches emergency management. The concepts and principles outlined in this framework serve to promote an understanding of the emergency management activities and initiatives undertaken in the province.

When implemented, emergency management programs ultimately save lives, protect property, public health and the environment, maintain economic stability, and help ensure the continuance of critical infrastructure and services. This is accomplished by preventing some emergencies before they occur, lessening the frequency and potential impact of others, preparing for and then responding to occurrences, and by speeding the recovery process as well as trying to recover to a better standard following an event. Modern, up-to-date emergency managements programs can help build safe, secure and resilient communities across Ontario.