Coordination Centre Situation Reports are generated and transmitted to the Government Operations Centre for each operational period and their focus includes regional federal impacts and/or response. Federal and provincial/territorial governments and the private sector may receive a Situation Report, depending upon the nature of the incident. Decision Brief The Decision Brief includes a Situation Report and it may also include options and recommended courses of action. Its purpose is to update and request direction from Senior Officials and Ministers. Note: Templates contained in Annex B. 2.6.3 Risk Assessment The Risk Assessment Function involves examining threat(s) associated with emerging, imminent and/or ongoing incidents in order to determine the impact to Canada's critical infrastructure and the level of response, if required (Section 2.5.1).  The process also supports the development of a strategic contingency plan for the incident, if required. Information obtained through the risk assessment process may be included in information products such as Situation Reports and Decision Briefs, as required. 2.6.4 Planning The Planning Function develops objectives, courses of action, and strategic advanced plans for the Government of Canada based on information from the Risk Assessment Function. The management team consults with the Federal Coordinating Officer before approving the proposed objectives and courses of action. Contingency Planning The Planning Function develops contingency plans for specific events or incidents that are forecasted weeks, months or years in advance, and for recurring events, such as floods or hurricanes. The Government of Canada will implement Contingency Plans based on the nature of the incident,