Canadian Coast Guard

Minister of Transport announces new training opportunities to strengthen Canada's world-class marine sector

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Venerdì, Dicembre 15, 2023
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Today, the Minister of Transport, Pablo Rodriguez, announced the expansion of the Marine Training Program to the Western Arctic Marine Training Consortium (WAMTC) in Hay River, Northwest Territories.

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  • Today, the Minister of Transport, Pablo Rodriguez, announced the expansion of the Marine Training Program to the Western Arctic Marine Training Consortium (WAMTC) in Hay River, Northwest Territories.
  • With the longest coastline in the world, Canada relies on qualified marine workers to ensure a safe, efficient, competitive, and sustainable marine sector.
  • The Marine Training Program has been highly successful at reducing barriers and creating opportunities for underrepresented groups in the marine industry.
  • Since the launch of the Oceans Protection Plan, and through the Marine Training Program, the Government of Canada has successfully reduced barriers and created opportunities for underrepresented groups in the marine industry.

Protecting coastal aquatic ecosystems in British Columbia through important restoration work

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Venerdì, Dicembre 1, 2023
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We are proud to help fund the work of these recipients in restoring and enhancing priority coastal and upstream aquatic areas.

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  • We are proud to help fund the work of these recipients in restoring and enhancing priority coastal and upstream aquatic areas.
  • Under the Oceans Protection Plan—the largest investment ever made to preserve Canada's coasts and waterways—the Aquatic Ecosystem Restoration Fund will help us continue to protect and restore aquatic ecosystems across British Columbia."
  • "British Columbia is home to vibrant marine ecosystems that sustain wild pacific salmon and a diversity of aquatic life.
  • Community building was started under the Coastal Restoration Fund in 2017, and the Aquatic Ecosystems Restoration Fund will continue to bring Indigenous groups, resource users, community organizations and other groups together to encourage local capacity to support aquatic habitat restoration, maintenance and revitalization.

Julie Gascon appointed President and Chief Executive Officer of the Montreal Port Authority

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Mercoledì, Novembre 29, 2023
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MONTREAL, Nov. 29, 2023 /CNW/ - The Montreal Port Authority (MPA) announces the appointment of Julie Gascon to the position of President and CEO.

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  • MONTREAL, Nov. 29, 2023 /CNW/ - The Montreal Port Authority (MPA) announces the appointment of Julie Gascon to the position of President and CEO.
  • Ms. Julie Gascon is a passionate advocate of marine transportation and has held a number of strategic positions with Transport Canada and the Canadian Coast Guard.
  • Hailing from Greater Montreal, Julie Gascon began her career in public service as a graduate of the Canadian Coast Guard College.
  • After holding a number of strategic positions within Transport Canada and the Canadian Coast Guard, she also served as Chief Executive Officer of the Pacific Pilotage Authority until her appointment to the Montreal Port Authority.

The Government of Canada announces funding to accelerate clean energy development in Atlantic Canada

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Venerdì, Novembre 17, 2023
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EverWind and Export Development Canada have reached an agreement in principle on terms for a $125M debt facility to support the project, pending final due diligence.

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  • EverWind and Export Development Canada have reached an agreement in principle on terms for a $125M debt facility to support the project, pending final due diligence.
  • "Nova Scotia is positioned to become a leader in the emerging green energy economy — and that bright future is beginning in places like Cape Breton—Canso.
  • Projects like EverWind will help put Atlantic Canada on the global stage as not only an incredible place to invest, but as a leader on clean, renewable energy."
  • "Today's $125 million investment in EverWind Fuels will ensure that Canada is a leading supplier of clean energy and technology to our international partners.

Government of Canada's response to the reports tabled by the Commissioner of the Environment and Sustainable Development

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Martedì, Novembre 7, 2023
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The Ministers of Environment and Climate Change, Energy and Natural Resources, Fisheries and Oceans, and the Canadian Coast Guard provided the following statements on the five reports tabled today.

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  • The Ministers of Environment and Climate Change, Energy and Natural Resources, Fisheries and Oceans, and the Canadian Coast Guard provided the following statements on the five reports tabled today.
  • "I am grateful for the Commissioner of the Environment and Sustainable Development's report today and his continued efforts to help the Government of Canada remain accountable as we work to achieve our ambitious objectives.
  • I have accepted all five of the report's recommendations, and I am pleased that work is already ongoing to address many of them.
  • I want to thank the Commissioner of the Environment and Sustainable Development for his report, Monitoring of Marine Fisheries Catch, and agree with all his recommendations.

Canadian Coast Guard's Arctic Marine Response Station in Rankin Inlet, Nunavut completes operational season

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Mercoledì, Ottobre 25, 2023
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YELLOWKNIFE, NT, Oct. 25, 2023 /CNW/ - The Canadian Coast Guard's Arctic Marine Response Station (AMRS) in Rankin Inlet, Nunavut has wrapped up its operational season, closing on October 25, 2023.

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  • YELLOWKNIFE, NT, Oct. 25, 2023 /CNW/ - The Canadian Coast Guard's Arctic Marine Response Station (AMRS) in Rankin Inlet, Nunavut has wrapped up its operational season, closing on October 25, 2023.
  • AMRS crews work closely with the Canadian Coast Guard Auxiliary, Inuit communities, and other northern organizations and partner agencies to increase maritime safety in the Arctic.
  • The Arctic Marine Response Station, formerly known as the Inshore Rescue Boat North station, first opened in 2018, establishing it as the first Canadian Coast Guard search and rescue facility in the Arctic.
  • The station is crewed by Indigenous People, hired and trained by the Canadian Coast Guard.

Government of Canada announces construction of the Canadian Coast Guard's first-ever hybrid vessel in Gaspé

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Venerdì, Ottobre 20, 2023
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Following an open competitive process, Public Services and Procurement Canada, on behalf of the Canadian Coast Guard, awarded Chantier Naval Forillon in Gaspé, Quebec, a contract to build a diesel-electric hybrid NSFRV.

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  • Following an open competitive process, Public Services and Procurement Canada, on behalf of the Canadian Coast Guard, awarded Chantier Naval Forillon in Gaspé, Quebec, a contract to build a diesel-electric hybrid NSFRV.
  • The vessel is expected to join the Canadian Coast Guard fleet as early as 2027.
  • "It is a source of great pride for our team to have been chosen to build the Canadian Coast Guard's very first diesel-electric hybrid vessel.
  • The vessel will also be available for Search and Rescue as well as other Canadian Coast Guard operations on an opportunity basis.

Canada and Greenland join forces for the conservation of the Pikialasorsuaq Arctic polynya

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Giovedì, Ottobre 19, 2023
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The committee will share Indigenous knowledge and scientific information, work towards common conservation goals, and advance ecosystem-based management for the future of the Pikialasorsuaq.

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  • The committee will share Indigenous knowledge and scientific information, work towards common conservation goals, and advance ecosystem-based management for the future of the Pikialasorsuaq.
  • "The signing of the Letter of Intent and implementation of shared priorities on conserving Pikialasorsuaq underscores the importance of collaborative solutions for Inuit-led conservation in the Arctic.
  • The Pikialasorsuaq is the largest polynya in the Arctic and the most biologically productive region north of the Arctic Circle.
  • The Government of Canada, led by Fisheries and Oceans Canada, is working with the QIA to advance protection of the Canadian portion of the Pikialasorsuaq.

First Canadian-Led High Seas Mission to Fight Illegal Fishing in the North Pacific Finds over 3000 Shark Fins

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Giovedì, Ottobre 12, 2023
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The mission, known as Operation North Pacific Guard, is an annual, multi-national effort to coordinate fisheries enforcement to protect global fish stocks.

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  • The mission, known as Operation North Pacific Guard, is an annual, multi-national effort to coordinate fisheries enforcement to protect global fish stocks.
  • The goal of the mission was to find illegal high seas driftnets, illegal fishing activity, and inspect fishing vessels under international law to ensure compliance with fisheries regulations.
  • Canada also conducted air surveillance (based out of Japan) in support of Operation North Pacific Guard.
  • This year's operation included a total of 15 Pacific Region Fishery Officers who participated in high seas boarding and inspections over two phases.

Prime Minister welcomes new parliamentary secretary team

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Sabato, Settembre 16, 2023
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OTTAWA, ON, Sept. 16, 2023 /CNW/ - The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced a new team of parliamentary secretaries.

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  • OTTAWA, ON, Sept. 16, 2023 /CNW/ - The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced a new team of parliamentary secretaries.
  • With both new and returning members, the parliamentary secretary team now includes:
    Chris Bittle as Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities
    Élisabeth Brière as Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Families, Children and Social Development
    Paul Chiang as Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship
    Peter Fragiskatos as Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities
    Mike Kelloway as Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard
    Irek Kusmierczyk as Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Official Languages
    Jennifer O'Connell as Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Public Safety, Democratic Institutions and Intergovernmental Affairs (Cybersecurity)
    Maninder Sidhu as Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Export Promotion, International Trade and Economic Development
    Ryan Turnbull as Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry
    Sameer Zuberi as Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Diversity, Inclusion and Persons with Disabilities
    "This summer, we heard from Canadians about the issues that matter most to them.
  • Parliamentary secretaries are chosen by the Prime Minister to assist ministers.
  • In 2016, the government released the Guide for Parliamentary Secretaries, designed to help members of this team succeed and provide them with key information about their role within Canada's system of responsible parliamentary government.