Canadian Coast Guard - Canada.ca

Canadian Coast Guard - Canada.ca
Canadian Coast Guard
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.
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.
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Job postings
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NAVWARNs
)
Radio aids to marine navigation (RAMN)
Inshore Rescue Boat Service
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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
International partnerships
International events, activities, and collaboration
Contact us
Contact the Canadian Coast Guard
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About the Canadian Coast Guard
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Accessibility
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Canadian Coast Guard/Garde côtière canadienne
Minister
The Honourable David J. McGuinty
Minister of National Defence
Kevin Brosseau
Commissioner of the Canadian Coast Guard
News
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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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2026-04-22