Canadian Coast Guard
The
Canadian Coast Guard (
CCG; ) is the
coast guard of
Canada. Formed in 1962, the coast guard is tasked with marine
search and rescue (SAR), communication, navigation, and transportation issues in Canadian waters, such as navigation aids and
icebreaking,
marine pollution response, and support for other Canadian government initiatives. The Coast Guard operates
119 vessels of varying sizes and 23 helicopters, along with a variety of smaller craft. The CCG is headquartered in
Ottawa, Ontario, and is a
special operating agency within
Fisheries and Oceans Canada (Department of Fisheries and Oceans).
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