| Canadian Coast Guard | news releases
A delegation from the Canadian Coast Guard met with their counterparts at the Arctic Coast Guard Forum Principals’ Meeting held in Copenhagen, Denmark. The meeting was an important opportunity to strengthen international partnerships and reinforce Canada’s leadership role among Arctic coast guards.
| Canadian Coast Guard | news releases
The Canadian Coast Guard advises that the CCGS Judy LaMarsh will conduct icebreaking operations in the North Channel, on Lake Huron, between Bruce Mines and Parry Sound, Ontario, between April 15 – 18, 2026. The purpose of theses operation are to break ice so commercial vessels can navigate safely in and out of the area. The date is subject to change depending on operational requirements or weather conditions.
| Canadian Coast Guard | news releases
The Canadian Coast Guard advises that the CCGS Martha L. Black will conduct icebreaking operations near Baie Chevalier, Vieux-Fort, Tête à la Baleine, La Tabatière, Harrington Harbour and St-Augustin, Québec, on or around April 3. The purpose of this operation is to break ice so commercial vessels can navigate safely in and out of the area. The date is subject to change depending on operational requirements or weather conditions.
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Today, the Canadian Coast Guard welcomed personnel from Transport Canada’s aircraft services to the Defence Team. The program provides federal aviation services to various government departments, including managing and maintaining a civilian fleet of aircraft that support operational flights, environmental response, natural disaster response, and remote community outreach.
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The Canadian Coast Guard advises that the CCGS Vincent Massey will conduct icebreaking operations in Midland, Ontario, on or around April 2 2026. The purpose of this operation is to break ice so commercial vessels can navigate safely in and out of the area. The date is subject to change depending on operational requirements or weather conditions.
| Canadian Coast Guard | news releases
As demands on Canada’s Arctic safety and security continue to grow, driven by increased commercial shipping, the impacts of climate change, and the rapid transformation of the Arctic region, the next step has been taken in advancing the construction of the Canadian Coast Guard’s new polar icebreaker to enable a strong, modern, and year‑round presence in the North.
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The Canadian Coast Guard advises that the CCGS Des Groseilliers will conduct icebreaking operations near Bath, Ontario, on or around March 26. The purpose of this operation is to break ice so commercial vessels can navigate safely in and out of the area. The date is subject to change depending on operational requirements or weather conditions.
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The Canadian Coast Guard’s seasonal search and rescue stations across Ontario will open on the following dates: March 20: Amherstburg, Kingston, Port Dover, Port Weller, March 27: Cobourg, April 3: Goderich, Meaford, Tobermory, April 10: Thunder Bay
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The CCGS Martha L. Black will carry out icebreaking operations in the St. Lawrence Seaway, between Cardinal, Ontario, and Saint Lambert, Quebec to facilitate the safe reopening of this vital shipping channel. The icebreaker scheduled for these operations is subject to change depending on operational requirements or weather conditions.
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The Canadian Coast Guard advises that the USCGC Spar will conduct icebreaking operations near Thunder Bay, Ontario, on or around March 14. The purpose of this operation is to break ice so commercial vessels can navigate safely in and out of the area. The date is subject to change depending on operational requirements or weather conditions.
