Business Plan - Canadian Coast Guard

Canada Shipping Act, 2001The Canada Shipping Act, 2001 affected MCTS in twokey ways:• MCTS Officers (MCTSOs) are now able to directvessels in a wider range of circumstances than before.• MCTSOs now have a clearer role to direct only vesselsunder their authority, not all the vessels in a vesseltraffic services zone.In 2008-2009, information sessions were provided toMCTSOs, all of our documentation pertinent to CanadaShipping Act, 2001 was updated, and CCG met withTransport Canada to discuss the development of anenforcement strategy to ensure compliance with theAct. During 2009-2010, we will offer our support toTransport Canada personnel to develop the new VesselTraffic Services Regulations and an enforcement strategy.Commitment2009-2010Support Transport Canada, in the development ofnew Vessel Traffic Services Regulations and in anenforcement strategy.2010-2011Implement the new Vessel Traffic Services Regulations.LeadDG, MSDG, MSMarine Communications andTraffic Services Technical TrainingThe development of a training framework for the MCTSprogram is critical to CCG operations. The MCTStraining framework will include a variety of initiativesto support the MCTS workforce of about 400 certifiedMCTSOs to ensure professional development andadequate recruitment.In 2008-2009, we initiated the development of a trainingframework and long-term strategy to meet MCTStechnical training requirements for the 21st century.This included conducting two national recruitmentcampaigns, resulting in 30 recruits entering the CanadianCoast Guard College. In the upcoming planning year, wewill develop a refresher course and competency profile forMCTS Officers.Commitment2009-2010Develop a refresher course and implementationstrategy for existing Marine Communications andTraffic Services Officers.2010-2011Implement a refresher course for existing MarineCommunications and Traffic Services Officers.2011-2012Review the Marine Communications and TrafficServices ab-initio 4 development program.Section 4: What We Do Every DayLeadDG, MSED, CCGCDG, MSED, CCGCDG, MSReinvestment in the Asset BaseMCTS capital projects focus on the following:• Improving and modernizing existing communicationsand information systems;• Providing enhanced maritime security; and• Contributing to the safety of navigation inCanadian waters.We are making substantial investments in assets relatedto MCTS. There are 12 separate projects under way,most of which are multi-year. We expect to spend over$25.2 million on these projects in 2009-2010. Fora complete list of projects and a description of each,see Annex A.354 An ab-initio is a person who is recruited and selected to participate in the MCTS Officer Training and Certification program in order to acquire the knowledge and skillrequirements of a MCTS Officer.BUSINESS PLAN 2009-2012