8Section 1: Who We Are and What We DoHow We Are Structuredand ManagedThe <strong>Canadian</strong> <strong>Coast</strong> <strong>Guard</strong> is a national agency withheadquarters in the National Capital Region andfive regional offices (Newfoundland and Labrador,Maritimes, Quebec, Central and Arctic, and Pacific),stretching from coast to coast to coast. CCG is a highlydecentralized organization, and the vast majority of itsemployees are located in the regions.The Commissioner is the Chief Executive Officer ofthe Agency, reporting and accountable to the DeputyMinister of Fisheries and Oceans Canada for theperformance of the <strong>Coast</strong> <strong>Guard</strong>. The Commissionerhas the full authority of an Associate Deputy Minister,with the exception of Section 33 of the FinancialAdministration Act, reflecting the intention of the<strong>Coast</strong> <strong>Guard</strong> to rely on DFO for comptroller functions.The <strong>Coast</strong> <strong>Guard</strong> Deputy Commissioner is theChief Operating Officer of the Agency, reportingto the Commissioner.This organization and governance information isshown in Figure 1.<strong>Coast</strong> <strong>Guard</strong> Management Board (MB) is the Agency’ssenior decision-making body. The Board is chaired by theCommissioner and comprises the Deputy Commissioner,the Directors General, the Assistant Commissioners,and the Executive Directors of the <strong>Canadian</strong> <strong>Coast</strong><strong>Guard</strong> College and National Labour Force RenewalDirectorate. The senior human resources advisor, thesenior legal advisor, the senior financial advisor, thesenior communications advisor, and the ExecutiveAdvisor to the Commissioner are ex officio membersof MB. MB is supported by a number of permanentand temporary sub-committees.External Advisory GroupsStrategic Advisory Council (SAC) – Chaired by theDeputy Minister of Fisheries and Oceans Canada, SACcomprises Deputy Ministers from departments andagencies that receive support or services from <strong>Coast</strong><strong>Guard</strong>. SAC’s role is to provide input to strategic decisionsand performance feedback on CCG service delivery.National Marine Advisory Board (NMAB) andRegional Marine Advisory Boards (RMABs) – theNMAB and its six regional counterparts (RMABs) are the<strong>Coast</strong> <strong>Guard</strong>’s primary interface with the marine shippingindustry. They provide a forum for discussion of sharedpriorities and objectives as well as the feedback on servicedelivery that CCG requires as a service provider.Additionally, at the regional level, CCG consults with avariety of stakeholders, including fishers and recreationalboaters, through various local fora such as Local MarineAdvisory Councils and fishers advisory groups. CCGalso participates in Transport Canada-led nationaland regional <strong>Canadian</strong> Marine Advisory Councilsand Recreational Boating Advisory Councils.Figure 1 - CCG Management StructureAssistantCommissioner,PacificAssistantCommissioner,Central andArcticAssistantCommissioner,QuebecCCGCommissionerDirector General,Maritime ServicesDirector General,FleetDirector General,IntegratedTechnicalServicesDeputyCommissionerDirector,Maritime SecurityGroupAssistantCommissioner,MaritimesAssistantCommissioner,Newfoundlandand LabradorExecutiveDirector,CCG CollegeDirector General,Integrated <strong>Business</strong>ManagementServicesDirector General,Major CrownProjectsExecutiveDirector,National LabourForce Renewal<strong>Canadian</strong> <strong>Coast</strong> <strong>Guard</strong> — www.ccg-gcc.gc.ca
Section 1: Who We Are and What We DoWh e r e We Fit:<strong>Coast</strong> <strong>Guard</strong>, Clients and Stakeholders, and the Government of CanadaCCG does not operate alone. We work with many clients and stakeholders within and outside DFO, and ouractivities support the results those clients and stakeholders are seeking to achieve, as well as certain governmentwideobjectives. These activities, linkages, and desired results are shown in the figure below.Aids to NavigationWaterways ManagementMarine Communications and Traffic ServicesIcebreaking ServicesSearch and Rescue<strong>Coast</strong> <strong>Guard</strong> provides these services:Environmental Response ServicesMaritime Security<strong>Coast</strong> <strong>Guard</strong> Fleet Operational ReadinessLifecycle Asset Management<strong>Canadian</strong> <strong>Coast</strong> <strong>Guard</strong> College9<strong>Canadian</strong> <strong>Coast</strong> <strong>Guard</strong>To achieve these results for <strong>Canadian</strong>s…• Safe, economical and efficient movement of maritime trafficin <strong>Canadian</strong> waters.• Minimize loss of life or injury resulting from marine accidents.• Minimize impacts of ship source spills in <strong>Canadian</strong> waters.• Civilian fleet operationally ready to deliver Governmentof Canada requirements for an operationally ready fleet.Measured this way…*• Percentage of traffic accidents versusvessel clearances.• Confidence in the CCG’s ability to deliver SAR services.• Confidence in the CCG’s ability to deliver ER services.• The extent to which CCG is meeting Government ofCanada requirement for an operationally ready fleet.* NOTE: CCG has committed to consulting clients and stakeholders and adjusting its Performance Measurement Framework, including targets, where required.As a proxy, CCG will assess its performance against the extent to which all sub-activity targets are met.To help our clients and stakeholders achieve their own results and objectives:For DFO, its three strategic outcomes:Safe and Accessible Waterways (directly)Healthy and Productive Aquatic Ecosystems (indirectly)Sustainable Fisheries and Aquaculture (indirectly)For the Government of Canada,these two government-wide outcomes:Sustainable Economic GrowthSafe and Secure CommunitiesFor other governmentdepartments and agenciesTheir own results and objectivesBUSINESS PLAN 2009-2012