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Canadian Coast Guard

The Canadian Coast Guard is a special operating agency within the Department of National Defence. We work to ensure the safety of mariners in Canadian waters and protect Canada’s marine environment.

We support Canada’s economic growth through the safe and efficient movement of maritime trade. We help to ensure our country's sovereignty and security through our presence in Canadian waters.

Services and information

Careers

Student employment, volunteering and how to join the Canadian Coast Guard

Canadian Coast Guard Academy

Training programs, how to apply and life on campus

Search and rescue

Incident reporting, safety systems and equipment, and maritime search and rescue service delivery

Pollution and hazard response

Response to marine pollution and hazards, enforcement for hazardous vessels and report an incident

Icebreaking

Icebreaking centres, services, fees, response-time commitments and fleet

Marine communications and traffic services

Safety and navigation-related services for vessels, boaters and fishers

Navigation

Regional maps and charts, navigation aids, waterways management and marine services fees

Fleet

Marine vessels and helicopters, services, design and construction

Maritime security

National and international systems, projects and organizations enhancing Canada's maritime security

Levels of service

Objectives, services and standards

Live operations

Canadian Coast Guard response operations

Minister

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Minister of National Defence

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Commissioner of the Canadian Coast Guard

Features

Canadian Coast Guard Long-Term Strategy Discussion Paper

The Canadian Coast Guard is developing its first ever Long-Term Strategy that will take us to 2050 and beyond.

A look inside the Canadian Coast Guard Academy

The Canadian Coast Guard Academy is celebrating a proud legacy of 60 years of marine training excellence.

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