Canadian Coast Guard
Government agency
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| December 6 2019 | Mario Pelletier was appointed Commissioner of the Canadian Coast Guard, taking leadership of the organization. |
| May 22 2019 | Announcement made for construction of two additional vessels, along with a $15.7B commitment for producing 16 multi-purpose vessels to modernize the Coast Guard fleet. |
| October 2018 | Canadian Coast Guard established its Arctic region, consolidating Arctic area responsibilities previously split among three existing regions. The new region is headquartered in Yellowknife and includes a mandate to provide increased support for Inuit communities through search and rescue, icebreaking, and community resupply services. |
| August 13 2018 | Canadian Coast Guard confirms purchase and plans to retrofit three large, icebreaking, anchor-handling tugs from Viking Supply Ships to address icebreaker fleet needs. |
| March 13 2017 | Jeffery Hutchinson begins term as Commissioner of the Canadian Coast Guard. |
| January 1 2015 | Jody Thomas becomes the first female Commissioner of the Canadian Coast Guard. |
| 2012 | The Canadian Coast Guard Auxiliary was granted an official flag and badge by the Canadian Heraldic Authority. |
| 2012 | Government of Canada announces procurement of 24 helicopters to replace the current Coast Guard helicopter fleet. |
| October 2010 | The Stephen Harper government tabled a report considering the potential arming of Canadian Coast Guard icebreakers, following the Senate Committee's recommendations. |
| June 28 2010 | Marc Grégoire begins term as Commissioner of the Canadian Coast Guard. |
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