Canadian Coast Guard Long-Term Strategy Discussion Paper

As of September 2, 2025, the Canadian Coast Guard has moved to the Department of National Defence. The text below was drafted while the Canadian Coast Guard was part of Fisheries and Oceans Canada.

The Canadian Coast Guard is developing its first ever Long-Term Strategy that will take us to 2050 and beyond.

Our Long-Term Strategy Discussion Paper outlines a set of long-term goals and future key actions we are exploring. These goals and key actions will help ensure we keep delivering our important services to Canadians for years to come, including on-water: