The Canadian Coast Guard has been moved under the purview of the Department of National Defence as Ottawa seeks to increase the agency’s role in asserting Canada’s sovereignty.
The signing of an Order in Council issued by cabinet on Sept. 2 has officially integrated the Canadian Coast Guard (CCG) into the Department of National Defence (DND). The transition will also include Fisheries and Oceans Canada personnel who assist the coast guard.
“I am honoured to welcome the Canadian Coast Guard to the Defence Team,” Defence Minister David McGuinty said in a Sept. 2 statement. “This transition is an important step that will allow us to better coordinate our efforts at sea, strengthen our response to new and evolving threats, and ensure the safety and security of Canadians.”…