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50^th Anniversary Past Events

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The Canadian Coast Guard Celebrates its 50^th Anniversary at the First Lighthouse in Canada, Louisbourg, August 11^th 2012

• 50^th Anniversary at the First Lighthouse in Canada

Honorary Chief Commissioner of the Canadian Coast Guard Investiture Ceremony, Victoria, July 17^th 2012

• Visit to Victoria 
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Launch of a fine silver coin by the Royal Canadian Mint illustrating the CCGS Louis S. St-Laurent, Sarnia, July 13^th 2012

• Royal Canadian Mint commemorates 50th anniversary of Canadian Coast Guard with fine silver coin

Participation of the Canadian Coast Guard on Canada Day, Ottawa, July 1^st 2012

•  50th anniversary of the Canadian Coast Guard

Photo exhibit at the Plaza Bridge, Ottawa, May 15, 2012

• Canada’s Capital Celebrates the 50th anniversary of the Canadian Coast Guard
• Minister Ashfield Unveils the National Capital Commission's Photo Exhibit Commemorating the Canadian Coast Guard

New $50 polymer bank note March 26, 2012

• Bank of Canada Issues $50 Polymer Bank Note
• Launch of the new $50 dollar bill

Don Cherry Shout-Out to CCG March 13, 2012

• View postcard from Don Cherry in honor of the Canadian Coast Guard 50^th Anniversary

Unveiling of the Canadian Coast Guard Stamp February 9, 2012

• Government of Canada Celebrates the 50^th Anniversary of the Canadian Coast Guard with a New Postage Stamp

Canadian Coast Guard Gala February 4, 2012

• The honourable Keith Ashfield’s speech to guests at the Hilton Lac Leamy, Gatineau, QC.

Winterlude February 3-19, 2012

• Winterlude’s Ice Hog family arrived in Canada’s Capital Region on November 15, 2011 escorted by the Canadian Coast Guard
• Canadian Coast Guard and the Ice Hog Family video
• CTV Morning Live's Jeff Hopper speaks with Sarah Hughes from the Canadian Coast Guard and their participation in Winterlude 2012

Bonhomme Carnaval meets Canadian Coast Guard February 3, 2012

• Bonhomme Carnaval receives the « key » of the Canadian Coast Guard

Canadian Coast Guard 50^th Anniversary January 26, 2012

• Prime Minister Stephen Harper announces the 50^th Anniversary of the Canadian Coast Guard
• The Canadian Coast Guard celebrates 50 years of service - Message from Minister Ashfield
• Minister Mackay of National Defence congratulates the Canadian Coast Guard on its 50^th Anniversary
• Minister Paradis recognizes the importance of the Canadian Coast Guard
• Canadian Coast Guard 50^th Anniversary Video (1962 - 2012)
• Photo Gallery for the 50^th Anniversary of the Coast Guard

Website Launch November 29, 2011

• Minister Ashfield Launches the Canadian Coast Guard 50^th Anniversary web site