Major International Event Security Cost Framework

• Maximum government assistance (federal/provincial/territorial/municipal) may cover up to 100% of eligible incremental security costs, ensuring no economic benefit to the recipient.
• Coverage for certain costs can be up to 100% or 50% of the purchase price, depending on the nature of the asset, equipment, or expense and whether the item has further use to the recipient.
• Each contribution agreement sets a monetary cap based on negotiated cost estimates for eligible incremental security costs.
• Payments are made as progressive reimbursements based on submitted claims and activity reports; costs submitted after the final payment will not be funded.
• Administrative costs incurred by contracting organizations are eligible up to 3% of total salary costs under written agreements.

• The applicant must be a provincial, territorial, regional, local, or municipal government providing policing and/or security-related services in support of an RCMP-led security operation for a designated Major International Event.
• The Major International Event must be a Prime Minister-led or Minister-led international event held in Canada and formally designated by the Prime Minister as eligible for financial assistance under the program.
• Contribution agreements may also be entered into with police boards/commissions or police services established by eligible jurisdictions, provided they have the legal capacity to enter into an agreement.
• Eligible activities and costs must be in direct support of the RCMP-led security operation for the designated event and must be incremental, extraordinary, justifiable, and reasonable.

Who is eligible?

• Provincial governments providing policing and/or security-related services
• Territorial governments providing policing and/or security-related services
• Municipal governments providing policing and/or security-related services
• Police boards/commissions or police services established by provincial, territorial, or municipal jurisdictions, with legal capacity to enter into agreements

Who is not eligible

• Private companies and businesses not serving as provincial, territorial, regional, local, or municipal governments providing policing or security-related services in support of RCMP-led security operations.
• Organizations or industries not involved in policing, security, emergency management, or public safety for Major International Events.
• Individuals, households, or businesses seeking direct financial assistance related to event disruptions.

Eligible expenses

• Salaries, overtime, and employee benefits for staff directly assigned to planning, deployment, and demobilization related to the event.
• Temporary rental of spaces (offices, warehouses, command centers, or detention processing centers) when internal facilities are insufficient.
• Rental of office, computer, or telecommunications equipment necessary for event management.
• Travel, accommodation, and meal expenses incurred during activities directly related to the event.
• Rental of vehicles and fuel costs for security operations.
• Purchase, rental, or setup of operational, telecommunications equipment, or supplies specifically required for the event when rental is not feasible or cost-effective.
• Fees for contractual services related to logistics, security, event management (e.g., additional police services or technical support).
• Messaging fees, transportation, and delivery of materials or documents related to security.
• Operational supplies for limited use (e.g., signage, disposable handcuffs).
• Administrative services and fees relating to the management and deployment of resources in the framework of the security operation, within certain limits.
• Specialized training and emergency services, exclusively required for the event and requested by the organizing administration.
• Additional insurance premiums, if necessary related to the event, and fees for correctional officers in case of increased needs during the event.

Eligible geographic areas

• Provincial jurisdictions within Canada
• Territorial jurisdictions within Canada
• Municipal jurisdictions within Canada
• Regional and local government jurisdictions in Canada providing policing and/or security-related services

• Cost estimates must be consistent with and compliant to RCMP-led security operations for the event.
• Collaboration with the RCMP-led Integrated Security Unit (ISU) for planning and security coordination.
• Submission of operational plans outlining security measures with supporting, justifiable cost documentation.
• Expenses are subject to federal audit to determine eligibility and compliance before reimbursement.

• All claimed costs are subject to federal audit procedures prior to reimbursement.
• Recipients must provide access to relevant documentation and facilities for audit purposes.
• The program requires recipients to report on results achieved and methods used to ensure cost-effective security measures.
• Any payment exceeding the approved government assistance limit must be repaid to the Government of Canada.