Canadian Coast Guard

Overview

Table of Contents

• Context
  • Canada as a maritime nation
  • Delivering on federal marine services
  • Delivering on International commitments
  • The Canadian Coast Guard Vision
• Roles and Responsibilities
  • Clients and Stakeholders
  • Program Objectives
  • Fundamental Roles
    • Maritime Safety
    • Protection of the Marine and Freshwater Environment
    • Facilitation of Maritime Trade and Commerce and Maritime Accessibility
    • Support to Science
    • Support to Other Government Departments and Federal Maritime Priorities
    • Support to other government departments
    • Maritime security and emergency preparedness
    • Sovereignty and federal presence
  • Vision Objectives - Prerequisites to Success
• Operating Context
  • Effective presence
  • A clear objective
  • Collaboration, coordination and cooperation
  • On-scene initiative
  • Flexibility
  • Cost effectiveness
• National Institution — National Asset