Question Period Note: Canadian Coast Guard – Testing of Crew Members

• The Canadian Coast Guard is committed to the health and safety of its members, while continuing to provide essential services to Canadians, mariners and our partners.
• The Coast Guard has implemented pre-screening measures and is directing crew members who are showing symptoms of COVID-19 to stay home, follow advice from public health authorities and get tested as appropriate.
• They have also taken health and safety measures at shore-based sites and onboard vessels, following the guidance of public health authorities, including stronger building access procedures, and additional cleaning protocols and procedures to follow in the event of illness.
• As an additional protective measure, the Coast Guard has determined that all vessel personnel and passengers aboard Coast Guard vessels deploying to the Arctic will be required to undergo pre-deployment COVID-19 testing.

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