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.
Media are invited to Chantier Naval Forillon. Member of Parliament Serge Cormier will celebrate the completion of the tenth and final Bay Class search and rescue vessel built by Chantier Naval Forillon, the Canadian Coast Guard Ship (CCGS) Baie de Gaspé, and the start of construction of the Near-Shore Fisheries Research Vessel.
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.
Media are invited to the opening of the Canadian Coast Guard’s new search and rescue station in Cobourg, Ontario. Chris Malette, Member of Parliament for the Bay of Quinte, will announce the station’s official opening on behalf of the Minister of National Defence, the Honourable David J. McGuinty.
Media are invited to a welcome event where the Honourable David McGuinty, Minister of National Defence, will formally welcome the Canadian Coast Guard to the Defence Team.
Media are invited to attend a technical briefing regarding the response operations for the grounded vessel MV Thamesborg in the Franklin Strait, Nunavut.
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.
The Canadian Coast Guard’s Inshore Rescue Boat stations in Quebec are winding down seasonal maritime search and rescue services. The following stations in Quebec are already closed.
Through the National Shipbuilding Strategy, the Government of Canada is investing in Canadian Coast Guard ships while strengthening Canada’s shipbuilding industry. Shipyards across the country are building world-class vessels to equip the Canadian Coast Guard so it can serve Canadians, protect the environment, and support a strong economy.