Enhancing the Arctic Search and Rescue Capacity

$2.5 Million to Expand the CCG Auxiliary Membership

Under Economic Action Plan 2015, the Canadian Coast Guard will review the Arctic maritime Search and Rescue (SAR) service requirements and enhance the Canadian Coast Guard Auxiliary capacity to keep pace with rising marine traffic levels in the region, for a total investment of $3.9 million over five years.

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New Search and Rescue Volunteers Tax Credit

The Canadian Coast Guard Auxiliary welcomes the announcement by the Government of Canada of a new Search and Rescue Volunteers Tax Credit. The Government has recognized the important role played by search and rescue volunteers in contributing to the security and safety of Canadians.

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CCGA Conveys Condolences Following CCG Loss of Lives

Dear Commissioner Gregoire,

We were shocked and saddened to learn of the loss of three Coast Guard crew in the Arctic yesterday.  On behalf of all the members of the Canadian Coast Guard Auxiliary across this country, please accept our sincere condolences for this loss.  Our thoughts and prayers are with the families, friends, and colleagues of these crew who gave of their service to make this country a safer and better place to live.  

Regards,

Randy Strandt,
President, CCGA National

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CCGA National Presented with 2012 AVA Platinum Awards

The CCGA Public Service Announcements “Help Us Bring Them Back” and the defibrillator training video “Save Someone´s Life” have been presented with 2012 AVA Platinum Awards.

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´Help Us Bring Them Back´ Videos Win Videographer Awards of Excellence

The Public Service Announcements produced by the Canadian Coast Guard Auxiliary were presented with an Award of Excellence at the 2011 Videographer Award Competition. There were about 1,800 entries in the 2011 competition.The Award of Excellence was awarded to thoseprojects that the judges deemed were written, produced, shot and/or edited in anexceptional manner. Approximately 14 percent of the entries won this award.

The Videographer Awards is administered and judged by the Association of Ma...

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The 2010 Annual Report is Available

The Canadian Coast Guard Auxiliary Annual Report is now available. The report covers the operations of the CCGA for the 2010 calendar year.

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CCGA Produces New Public Service Announcements

The CCGA has produced a new series of Public Service Announcements. The new messages draw the public attention to each of the five CCGA regions.

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CCGA Obtains $887,000.00 for New SAR Initiatives

The Canadian Coast Guard Auxiliary will receive $887,000.00 from the National Search and Rescue Secretariat over a two-year period. The funding will allow the Auxiliary to realize two important projects.

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CCGA Quebec has a new President

Mr. Leopold Béchette was elected President of the CCGA Québec at the Annual General Meeting held in Quebec City on March 19.

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CCGA Quebec Promotional Video is on line

A promotional video produced by the National Office for CCGA-Quebec has been presented with a 2010 Aegis Award and a DV Award. The video describes how the Auxiliary can provide SAR coverage for municipalities in Quebec.

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CCGA Wins 2010 MarCom, Aegis, DV and Ava Awards

"Fire on Board" a short documentary produced by the CCGA National Office in collaboration with CCGA-Maritimes has won a Platinum MarCom Award, an Aegis Finalist Award, a DV Award and a Platinum Ava Award.

"Man Overboard" another short documentary produced by the CCGA National Office in collaboration with CCGA-Newfoundland and Labrador has won a Gold Marcom Award and a Gold Ava Award.

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CCGA Adopts new Mission Statement

The National Board of the Canadian Coast Guard Auxiliary has adopted a new mission statement.

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CCGA Newfoundland and Labrador Featured in Short Documentary

Members of CCGA Newfoundland are featured in a short documentary produced by the CCGA National Office. The documentary shows a training exercise that features a man overboard scenario.

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CCGA Videos Break the 100,000 Barrier on YouTube

Videos produced by the Canadian Coast Guard Auxiliary have now surpassed 100,000 total viewings on the popular site YouTube. This is a great result that shows how the CCGA can raise public awareness and promote the good work of our volunteers. CCGA videos have also been awarded several awards in recent years. Their popularity on YouTube shows a growing recognition of the CCGA by the Canadian Public.

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CCGA Maritimes Featured in Short Documentary

Members of CCGA Maritimes are featured in a short documentary produced by the CCGA National Office. The documentary shows a training exercise that features the re-enactment of a fire on board of a fishing vessel.

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The Auxiliarist no. 34 is now available

The latest issue of our national newsletter is now available on-line.

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The Auxiliarist no. 33 is now available

The latest issue of our national newsletter is now available on-line.

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CCGA Quebec Presented with Award for Excellence in Emergency Preparedness

The Canadian Coast Guard Auxiliary (Quebec) inc. and the Service de sécurité incendie de l´Agglomération de Longueuil jointly received the 2010 CACP/Motorola Award for Excellence in Emergency Preparedness at the Annual Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police Conference on August 23 in Edmonton.

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CCGA Wins 2010 Communicator Awards

Two CCGA projects have been rewarded with recognitions at the 2010 Communicator Awards Competition.

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Canadian Coast Guard Auxiliary in Line for a Royal Gift

Prince William and Kate Middleton requested charitable gifts in lieu of wedding presents, seeking to pre-empt the tide of extravagant - and unusual - offerings that typically flood in for a royal engagement.

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CCGA Wins 2010 Hermes Creative Award

“Collision on the water” a documentary produced by the CCGA National Office in collaboration with CCGA-P Unit 35 (Victoria) has won a Platinum Award at the 2010 Hermes Creative Award Competition.

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The 2009 Annual Report is Available

The Canadian Coast Guard Auxiliary Annual Report is now available. The report covers the operations of the CCGA for the 2009 calendar year.

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New Uniform Regulations are in Effect

The National Board has approved new regulations on the CCGA uniform.

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CCGA (Québec) Inc. is Honoured

The Canadian Coast Guard Auxiliary (Québec) Inc. won an Award of Distinction, in the Business and Organization category at the 14th edition of Mérite québécois de la sécurité civil.

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Jack Kruger Receives CASBA Award

Over 100 boating safety experts, marine industry representatives, government officials and boaters gathered on January 10th, 2010 to honour boaters who put their lives at risk to save other boaters, the best boating safety initiatives, programs promoting safety and environmental programs directed at keeping Canadian waters clean for 2009.

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