Canadian Coast Guard
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The Canadian Coast Guard As We Know It Today (2005-Present)
In 2005, the Canadian Coast Guard was officially declared a “special operating agency” of the Department of Fisheries and Oceans. At present, the services covered under this arrangement include:
- Aids to Navigation
- Icebreaking
- Search and Rescue
- Maritime Security
- Environmental Response
- Marine Communications and Traffic Services
- Scientific Research, and
- Waterways Management
Today, the CCG is not only responsible for the longest coastline of any given country, but it is also responsible for the safe circulation of international commercial ships who cross our borders, the Canadian citizens who take pleasure in navigating our lakes and oceans during boating season, and for providing services to our Northern communities.
