A Newfoundland family man does risky rescue work in a helicopter over the Atlantic.
Also in this episode: A Calgary firearms examiner conducts forensic tests on a sawed-off shotgun to see if it has been used in a homicide under investigation. Ottawa scientists at one of the few explosive testing facilities in the world test a compound made from everyday chemicals, and a bomb suit designed for first responders. And Nunavut offenders go overnight “on the land” to reconnect with the skills and the cultural pride they need to avoid the cycle of incarceration.
Over a single 48-hour period, Keeping Canada Safe captured intimate and dramatic behind-the-scenes stories of the everyday heroes who keep our country secure.
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Capturing intimate and dramatic behind-the-scenes stories of the everyday heroes who keep our country secure – from first responders and professionals who do important work we’re often not aware of, to ordinary citizens driven to take action in the face of pressing needs.
A docu-drama series highlighting many of the extraordinary moments and people that helped forge a nation from early Indigenous history to the 20th century.