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 40 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 926 volunteer members using 102 vessels.  The volunteers of Central & Arctic provide approx 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: • Certificate of Continuance • CCGA C&A By-Laws • CCGA National Guidelines • CCGA C&A Regional Regulations, Policies and Procedures • Contribution Agreement between the specific CCGA Corporation and the Crown President - 3 year term Vice President - 3 year term Secretary - 2 year term Treasurer - 2 year term Board Of Directors - 2 year term Past President - 3 year term Manager of Operations - 2 year appointment Manager of Training - 2 year appointment