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A New Era in Maritime Security: Canadian Coast Guard Joins
the Defence Team
Canada has taken a decisive step toward strengthening its
maritime security. In early September, the Department of
National Defence (DND) announced that the Canadian Coast
Guard (CCG) is now officially part of the Defence Team—an
integration that underscores the growing importance of co-
ordinated action on the seas. This move reflects more than a
simple organizational shift. It signals Canada's commitment
to enhancing collaboration across federal departments and
aligning resources to meet the increasingly complex demands
of safeguarding national waters. With the Coast Guard's ex-
pertise now woven into the broader Defence fabric, Canada is
better positioned to respond to both traditional and emerg-
ing maritime threats. While the Coast Guard will retain its
identity as a civilian Special Operating Agency, its integration
with National Defence ensures that its contributions are even
more closely aligned with national security priorities. Impor-
tantly, the transition also brings personnel from Fisheries and
Oceans Canada into the fold, boosting collaboration across
government in support of Canada's maritime interests. In ad-
dition to joining the Defence Team, the Government of Canada
has proposed expanding the CCG's responsibilities through
Bill C-2, now before Parliament.
The Canadian Coast Guard's expertise is now woven into the
broader Defence fabric, strengthening Canada's ability to safe-
guard its waters. Image source: https://x.com/CoastGuardCAN/
status/1964413195826634800
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