CIVIL AIR SEARCH AND RESCUE ASSOCIATION Ontario, formed in 1982, is a not-for-profit corporation. The aim, objective and purpose of CASARA Ontario are to provide an organized and trained group of volunteers to aid and assist the Department of National Defence in the conduct of Search and Rescue, and in the promotion of awareness of the Search and Rescue System to the Ontario public. CASARA is requested to provide this assistance by virtue of a Memorandum of Understanding and a Contribution Agreement with each government department.

CASARA Ontario is a member organization of the national Civil Air Search and Rescue Association.