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Search and rescue volunteers save livesWhen lives are in danger, CASARA volunteers are ready, willing and able to provide assistance.No matter what the challenge, 2,800 volunteers nationwide are called upon to search for individuals who are lost or in distress.CASARA is a national volunteer organization funded by the Department of National Defence. Our volunteers provide air search assistance to the Royal Canadian Air Force, and promote flight safety for general aviation as a means to reduce overall SAR incidents.We are pilots, navigators, spotters, search coordinators, electronic search specialists, radio operators and administration staff. We are trained to work as spotters on military aircraft, and to carry out searches using light aircraft and ground vehicles.CASARA has been the umbrella organization for independent provincial and regional groups since 1986. CASARA operates in all 13 provinces and territories with access to 360 aircraft and 2,553 certified pilots, navigators and spotters.MISSION STATEMENTThe mission of the Civil Air Search and Rescue Association (CASARA) is to support Canada's Search and Rescue (SAR) program and to promote SAR Awareness

Creating Opportunities for Canada's Field CropsFor 40 years Cigi (Canadian International Grains Institute) has worked with the agricultural community worldwide in the promotion and utilization of Canadian field crops. Cigi is an industry leader in delivering customized training programs and technical expertise and providing ongoing specialized technical support to customers around the world. Through unique projects and applied research activities Cigi is also working with industry to identify diverse applications for Canada's field crops.Cigi is a one-stop shop of technical expertise and facilities uniquely housed under one roof. Since 1972 more than 35,000 people representing grain, oilseed, pulse and special crops industries from 115 countries have participated in Cigi programs and seminars.Cigi is funded by farmers, the Government of Canada (AAFC) and industry partners.Click on the Handout to the right to download more information.Cigi Market Development ActivitiesCigi has two program advisory committees, one representing western Canadian farmers and the other, marketers.