Section 4: What We Do Every Dayv58International ActivitiesMuch of what the CCG does has an internationalcomponent. We work with organizations from othercountries to advance common interests, participate invarious international fora, provide expert advice on <strong>Coast</strong><strong>Guard</strong> issues to governments of other countries, and sharebest practices with the United States <strong>Coast</strong> <strong>Guard</strong> andother similar agencies.The following are just some of our internationalactivities:• We lead a multi-departmental team at the NorthPacific <strong>Coast</strong> <strong>Guard</strong> Forum (NPCGF), a six-nationorganization working to ensure safe and securewaters in the North Pacific region through enhancedmultilateral information2008-2009 AccomplishmentsInternational Activities• CCG led on behalf of the Governmentof Canada multi-departmental teamsto the North Pacific <strong>Coast</strong> <strong>Guard</strong>Forum March Experts’ meeting andSeptember Summit meeting.• CCG led on behalf of the Governmentof Canada multi-departmental teamsto the North Atlantic <strong>Coast</strong> <strong>Guard</strong>Forum Experts’ meeting in Marchand September Summit meeting.• CCG attended the third Canada-United States <strong>Coast</strong> Summit inMay hosted by the United States<strong>Coast</strong> <strong>Guard</strong>.• CCG concluded a Memorandum ofUnderstanding with the Korea <strong>Coast</strong><strong>Guard</strong> to govern future exchanges ofpersonnel between both coast guardagencies.• CCG hosted visits by the Royal DanishNavy and the Malaysian MaritimeEnforcement Agency.• CCG participated in the annualCanada-US Joint Marine PollutionContingency <strong>Plan</strong> and jointSAR exercises.sharing. In 2009, Koreawill host two meetings,namely the meeting ofexperts (where workinggroups discuss a range ofpractical issues), and thesummit of principals (wherethe lead representatives ofthe six member countriesreview and endorserecommendations). Aspart of the practical workundertaken under theumbrella of this group, theUSCG will host a jointmajor maritime exercise thisyear, in which the CCG willalso participate. Canada willtake its turn as host of theForum in 2010 by holdingthe Experts’ meeting inMarch and the Summit inSeptember. <strong>Plan</strong>ning andpreparations for hostingboth these meetings arealready under way.• We lead a similar multi-departmental team at theNorth Atlantic <strong>Coast</strong> <strong>Guard</strong> Forum (NACGF), a20-nation group of predominantly European Unionnations that also seeks to achieve efficiencies in safetyand security in the North Atlantic maritime region.In 2009, CCG will lead the <strong>Canadian</strong> delegation tothe Experts’ meeting and Summit hosted by Iceland.CCG will also participate in a joint search and rescueexercise off Iceland based on the scenario of a cruiseship accident and humanitarian assistance.• We work regularly with international organizationssuch as the International Maritime Organization(IMO) and the International Association ofLighthouse Authorities (IALA) to develop rules,regulations, policy, and technology for safe andsecure transportation on the world’s waterways.Among other things, these organizations develop andrecommend technical standards for aids to navigationand automated identification systems, areas thatare essential to CCG’s responsibilities and activitiesin Canada.• In addition to their shared maritime interests, theCCG and USCG also share a number of clients andstakeholders and, to that end, perform joint exercisesregularly each year to enhance their service delivery.We also hold a Canada-United States <strong>Coast</strong> <strong>Guard</strong>Summit annually to provide the national leadershipnecessary to guide this valuable partnership.Preparations for the 2009 Summit are under way,which the CCG will host in Quebec City.• We host delegations from foreign <strong>Coast</strong> <strong>Guard</strong>s aspart of our commitment to sharing best practices.In 2009, for example, we hosted a delegation fromthe Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency.<strong>Canadian</strong> <strong>Coast</strong> <strong>Guard</strong> — www.ccg-gcc.gc.ca
Section 4: What We Do Every Day• We recently concluded a Memorandum ofUnderstanding on Assignments with the Korean<strong>Coast</strong> <strong>Guard</strong> to promote greater cooperation andmutual understanding between our two <strong>Coast</strong> <strong>Guard</strong>agencies. CCG is currently hosting an officer of theKorea <strong>Coast</strong> <strong>Guard</strong> in our Pacific Region.Commitment2009-2010Host Canada-US <strong>Coast</strong> <strong>Guard</strong> Summit in Quebec City,QuebecHost Experts’ meeting of the North Pacific <strong>Coast</strong> <strong>Guard</strong>Forum in Victoria, British Columbia2010-2011Host Summit of the North Pacific <strong>Coast</strong> <strong>Guard</strong> Forumin Vancouver, British ColumbiaLeadCommissionerAC, PacificAC, Pacific59BUSINESS PLAN 2009-2012
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