Line-art drawing of the CCGS John. G. Diefenbaker scheduled to join the fleet in 2017.
to strategize and formulate sound, reasoned solutions to social and economic development geared to our North. Reflecting upon the Canadian Coast Guard’s 50 years of proud service to date, the man in charge
of its northern contingent, Regional Director of Fleet for the Canadian Coast Guard's Central and Arctic Region, Brian LeBlanc, attributes a major part of the organization’s success to the crews of ded- icated men and women who choose to serve on the team and the strategic partners equally eager to adapt to the changing operational environment. “In an ever changing world we are constantly adapting the way we provide services. Our goal has
always been to best suit the needs of our Arctic communities and coastline,” explains LeBlanc. “The federal government has just injected 1 billion into the CCG for the procurement of 15 large vessels. In late 2017, The John G. Diefenbaker will become our new flagship, replacing the CCGS Louis S. St-Laurent. The Diefenbaker will have the capabilities to stay at sea for nine months.” Fisheries and Oceans Canada and its Coast Guard division are today working on a more robust
identification and tracking system, one that will better assist commercial shipping in those Arctic areas not currently covered by satellite. “This venture is very important in maintaining critical shipping routes that affect our global communities but with a focus on environmental awareness and national safety.” Noteworthy here is that the Canadian Coast Guard also plays a significant sovereignty and
national security role, one vital to the protection of northern communities, coastlines and, indeed, our entire country. Each year the Coast Guard contributes manpower, expertise and equipment to military sovereignty and security exercises conducted in the North in conjunction with the Royal Canadian Navy and other key strategic security partners and stakeholders, military and non. LeBlanc speaks with genuine devotion, not only regarding his own 28 years of service in the Coast
Guard, but also while looking back over the last five decades of CCG service to the country. “We’ve had an amazing and exciting 50 years,” he points out with obvious pride, “and I look forward to 50 more.”
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arcticjournal.ca March/April 2012
Regional Director of Fleet for the Canadian Coast Guard’s Central and Arctic Region, Brian LeBlanc.
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