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Closure of Canadian Coast Guard Seasonal Inshore Rescue Boat Stations in Quebec

| Canadian Coast Guard | news releases

The Canadian Coast Guard’s seasonal Inshore Rescue Boat stations in Quebec will close on the following dates: • Longueuil, Trois-Rivières, Vaudreuil-sur-le-Lac, and Beaconsfield: Sunday, September 29 at 8:00 P.M. • Sorel: Wednesday, November 13 at 12:00 P.M. • The Bainsville station closed on September 3


Canadian and Norwegian Coast Guards Forge Enhanced Partnership with New Agreement 

| Canadian Coast Guard | news releases

The Canadian Coast Guard has made a significant advancement in our partnership with the Norwegian Coast Guard through the signing of a new Letter of Intent (LOI). This landmark agreement will bolster our operational cooperation, and is a key milestone in the collaborative relationship of the two coast guards


Working with the North, for the North

| Canadian Coast Guard | news releases

The Canadian Arctic covers 40 per cent of Canada's territory and plays a fundamental role in our national identity. Expansions in commercial shipping, the impacts of climate change, and increased maritime activity in the Arctic have underscored the importance of safe navigation in the region.


Canadian Coast Guard celebrates the launch of the new Offshore Oceanographic Science Vessel

| Canadian Coast Guard | news releases

The Canadian Coast Guard serves Canadians every day by saving lives, protecting the environment, and supporting the safe movement of goods in our waterways. The renewal of its fleet ensures Canadian Coast Guard personnel can continue to carry out their important work for years to come, while supporting innovation and creating new shipbuilding jobs from coast to coast to coast.


Canadian Coast Guard celebrates new Arctic and Offshore Patrol Ships shipbuilding milestones

| Canadian Coast Guard | news releases

The Canadian Coast Guard serves Canadians everyday by protecting lives and the environment, and supporting the safe movement of goods in our waterways. The renewal of its fleet ensures the Canadian Coast Guard can continue to carry out its important work for years to come, while supporting innovation and creating new shipbuilding jobs from coast to coast to coast.


Canadian Coast Guard to cease light keeper functions at Carmanah Point and Pachena Point light stations due to safety concerns

| Canadian Coast Guard | news releases

The Canadian Coast Guard is responsible for many light stations across Canada that help to keep Canadian waterways safe. At the same time, the safety of personnel is the highest priority. Therefore, the Canadian Coast Guard has made the difficult decision to cease light keeper functions at both the Carmanah Point and Pachena Point light stations in British Columbia due to recently identified safety risks. Aids to Navigation at both sites will continue to operate and support the safety of mariners and other users travelling on the waters off the southwest coast of Vancouver Island.


Canadian Coast Guard Issues $13,500 Fine for a Hazardous Vessel

| Canadian Coast Guard | news releases

Wrecked, abandoned, or hazardous boats can pose threats to the environment, local communities, and economies. Through the Oceans Protection Plan, the Government of Canada continues to take action to address problem vessels and ensure owner accountability.


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