The Canadian Coast Guard’s seasonal search and rescue stations across Quebec will close on the following dates: November 26 : Kegaska, November 27 : Havre-Saint-Pierre, November 28 : Quebec, November 30 : Tadoussac and Rivière-au-Renard, December 30 : Cap-aux-Meules
The Canadian Coast Guard seasonal search and rescue stations in Ontario will close on the following dates: November 24: Thunder Bay, December 1: Goderich, Meaford, Tobermory, December 8: Amherstburg, Cobourg, Kingston, Port Dover, Port Weller.
On September 22, 2025, the Canadian Coast Guard exercised its authority under the Wrecked, Abandoned or Hazardous Vessels Act to issue an Administrative Monetary Penalty to the owner of an unnamed vessel located in Port Hawkesbury, Nova Scotia.
Today, the Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Industry, on behalf of David J. McGuinty, Minister of National Defence was at Seaspan’s Vancouver Shipyards to formally accept the new Canadian Coast Guard Ship (CCGS) Naalak Nappaaluk.
Today marks an important milestone in the construction of the Canadian Coast Guard Arctic and Offshore Patrol Ship, the Canadian Coast Guard Ship (CCGS) Sermilik, with the laying of the keel at Irving Shipbuilding Inc. in Halifax, Nova Scotia.
Today, the Canadian Coast Guard announced the official start of construction of its Near-Shore Fishery Research Vessel at Chantier Naval Forillon in Gaspé, Québec, and celebrated the completion of Canadian Coast Guard Ship (CCGS) Baie de Gaspé, the 10th and final new search and rescue lifeboat built by the shipyard.
Today, Chris Malette, Member of Parliament for the Bay of Quinte, on behalf of the Minister of National Defence, the Honourable David J. McGuinty, announced the official opening of the Canadian Coast Guard’s new search and rescue station in Cobourg, Ontario.
Wrecked, abandoned, or hazardous vessels can pose threats to the environment, local communities and economies. Through the Oceans Protection Plan, the Government of Canada continues to take action to address problem vessels and ensure owner accountability.
Wrecked, abandoned, or hazardous vessels can pose threats to the environment, local communities and economies. Through the Oceans Protection Plan, the Government of Canada continues to take action to address problem vessels and ensure owner accountability.