The Canadian Coast Guard hosted the 2022 Canada-United States Coast Guard Summit in St. John’s, NL. During the summit, senior officials from the Canadian and United States Coast Guards addressed priorities for both countries, such as increased collaboration to address emerging challenges, including climate change resiliency and cyber security. Delegates also discussed icebreaking on the … Read more
The Canadian Coast Guard advises the public that an Environmental Response exercise will be conducted on the St. Clair River, near Walpole Island, Ont., on May 17, 2022. The routine exercise will involve environmental response personnel from Canada and the U.S. Members of the public may see increased Coast Guard presence, and marine and air … Read more
The Canadian Coast Guard’s seasonally-operated Inshore Rescue Boat stations in British Columbia will re-open this year on May 20, 2022. The following four stations will be operational again this year: Coast Guard 509 Cortes Bay, Cortes Island Coast Guard 508 Sointula, Malcolm Island Coast Guard 507 Nootka Sound Coast Guard 504 Kelsey Bay The full … Read more
Canadian Coast Guard Central Region Assistant Commissioner Marc-André Meunier was joined by Rear Admiral Michael Johnston, Ninth District Commander of the United States Coast Guard, for an updated signing of the CANUSLAK agreement between the two coast guards. The CANUSLAK agreement is an operational annex between Canada and the United States, established to ensure coordinated planning, … Read more
The Canadian Coast Guard advises residents and visitors along the Saguenay Fjord that the CCGS Des Groseilliers will begin spring icebreaking operations as early as Monday, March 14, 2022. The date is subject to change with no notice, as activities could begin before or after that period, depending on operational requirements or weather conditions. Any facilities or … Read more
The Canadian Coast Guard will begin its spring icebreaking operations on the St. Lawrence River between Montréal and Québec on the morning of Feb. 27. These activities could begin earlier due to the increased risk of the stalling of coastal pack ice brought about by the combination of warm weather and high tides expected to start … Read more
The Government of Canada and the Quatsino and Kitasoo Xai’xais First Nations announceed the arrival and launch of two new dedicated response vessels under the Canadian Coast Guard’s Indigenous Community Boat Volunteer Pilot Program. The Quatsino and Kitasoo Xai’xais First Nations are members of the Coastal Nations Coast Guard Auxiliary, and work and train with … Read more
The Canadian Coast Guard celebrates 60 years of service to Canadians. Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard Joyce Murray (Vancouver Quadra, B.C.) stated: “As Minister of Fisheries, Oceans, and the Canadian Coast Guard, I invite all Canadians to mark the 60th anniversary of this iconic organization. Today—and every day—we celebrate the brave Canadian … Read more
The Canadian Coast Guard advises residents of Owen Sound, Ont. that Canadian Coast Guard Ship Griffon will be working in the area on or about Jan. 21, 2022. The purpose of this operation is to break ice so commercial vessels can navigate safely in and out of the area. The full release is available online. Call 519-383-1909. The Canadian … Read more
The Canadian Coast Guard’s (CCG) annual icebreaking season on the Great Lakes, which provides assistance to the shipping industry, is underway. Working in partnership with the United States Coast Guard District 9, the CCG has two icebreakers assigned to the Great Lakes for the entire winter season: CCGS Griffon and CCGS Samuel Risley. These vessels are supported as … Read more
