Mission Statement

The Canadian Coast Guard Auxiliary (CCGA) is a non-profit organization dedicated to Search and Rescue (SAR) and safe boating activities.

Our mission is to provide a permanent day and night search and rescue service to cover marine requirements in Canada and prevent the loss of life and injury.

To fulfill this mission, our objectives are to :

• Save 100% of lives at risk;
• Reduce the number and severity of SAR incidents;
• Promote marine safety;
• Support the Canadian Coast Guard;
• Provide a humanitarian service;
• Maintain the highest professional standards;
• Promote dedication and pride of membership.

Background

The Canadian Coast Guard Auxiliary Central & Arctic Region, CCGA (C&A), was incorporated in September 1978 under the sponsorship of the Federal Government, for the purpose of providing organized voluntary maritime search and rescue (SAR), and the promotion of safety afloat; in an Auxiliary support role to the Canadian Coast Guard.  Over the past 30 years, the CCGA has evolved into an effective non-profit organization that saves lives nationwide.

The CCGA (C&A) supports the Canadian Coast Guard with 840 volunteer members using 103 vessels.  The volunteers of Central & Arctic provided 123,671 hours of service per year.

The organizational structure of Central & Arctic is testament to its grassroots strengths and diversity by providing SAR response, boating safety and prevention messages to the largest geographic area within the CCGA      

• 4 provinces and 2 territories;
• 64 % of Canada's land mass;
• 1 % of Canada's coastline;
• 65 % of Canada's maritime waters;
• 67 % of Canada's freshwater;
• 56 % of Canada's population;
• Great Slave Lake is the fifth largest lake in Canada;
• Mackenzie River is the longest river in Canada;
• Lake Athabasca, Slave and Athabasca River from Great Slave Lake to Fort McMurray.
• Lake Winnipeg is the sixth largest freshwater lake in Canada;
• Ontario is the home of the Great Lakes;
• 1.2 million boats in Ontario;
• 780,000 boats on the Great Lakes in Ontario
• Over 175 Coast Guard Auxiliary Boating Safety Specialists in the Region

Regional Structure

Each regional CCGA corporation is a unique, incorporated entity, registered as a charitable organization delivering services to meet the national CCGA objectives within the region.

The structure of each corporation is detailed in documents including:

• Letters Patent
• By-Laws
• CCGA National Guidelines
• CCGA Regional Standing Orders
• Contribution Agreement between the specific CCGA corporation and the Crown.

President - 3 year term + 1 year
Board Of Directors - no term max.
Vice President - 1 year appointment
Sec/Treasurer - 1 year appointment

Director of Operations - 1 year appointment
Director of Training - 1 year appointment
Director of Boating Safety - 1 year appointment
Training Committee - Standing Committee