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Coast Guard of Canada

The Coast Guard of Canada is a maritime organization responsible for ensuring safety, security, and environmental protection in Canadian waters. It conducts search and rescue operations, enforces maritime laws, facilitates transportation, and responds to emergencies like oil spills and maritime accidents. Operating a fleet of ships, aircraft, and small boats, it supports commercial and recreational vessels, maintains navigational aids, and collaborates with other agencies to protect Canada's vast coastlines. Its mission is to safeguard lives, property, and the marine environment along Canada's extensive coastlines and inland waterways.