CCG Business Plan 2009-2012

Message from the Commissioner

The 2008-2009 fiscal year proved successful for the Canadian Coast Guard (CCG). As an organization, we continued to make progress in becoming a national institution through program modernization, service level reviews, fleet renewal, and the strengthening of our management and maintenance practices. And most important of all, we continue to deliver quality service on all three coasts 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, due to the efforts of our employees.

In 2008-2009, following several years of experience as a Special Operating Agency, the CCG undertook to refresh its mission, vision and values statements with a view to consolidating its foundation as a truly national institution. I am proud to present the CCG’s new vision, mission and organizational values, which were developed after consultation within CCG.

Vision:

Through innovation and excellence, a recognized leader in maritime services and safety.

Mission:

Canadian Coast Guard services support government priorities and economic prosperity and contribute to the safety, accessibility and security of Canadian waters.

Organizational Values:

With a new fiscal year before us, we look forward to building on our successes. In the 2009 Budget, released earlier this year, we received $175 million to further our fleet-renewal and vessel-maintenance initiatives, as well as to build our capacity in search and rescue and in environmental response across the country. As this Business Plan illustrates, we continue to focus on three main areas: Client Service, Efficiency and Effectiveness, and People.

This Business Plan sets out what we believe to be realistic and achievable priorities for the next three years. As always, however, we welcome suggestions from clients and our staff on ways to improve our Plan in the future.

George Da Pont
Commissioner
Canadian Coast Guard