Question Period Note: Canadian Coast Guard – Proximity and Number of Crew Members

About

Reference number:
DFO-2020-00067
Date received:
May 6, 2020
Organization:
Fisheries and Oceans Canada
Name of Minister:
Jordan, Bernadette (Hon.)
Title of Minister:
Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard

Suggested Response:

• Our Coast Guard provides important essential services on a daily basis across the country.
• Marine search and rescue is often a matter of life and death.
• During a search and rescue response, and other critical missions and services provided by the Coast Guard our crew members are required to work in close proximity to each other.
• The Coast Guard has adopted a series of operational procedures to safeguard our personnel and to ensure we are ready to deliver services for Canadians and conduct operations across the country.

Background:

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Additional Information:

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