Senate, Committee on Fisheries and Oceans
Brief A-3: an ice-class Coast Guard for the bay and the waters to Greenland; the icebreaker promised for 2017 now due 2030 to 2032.
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Brief under the order of reference on fisheries, oceans and maritime safety: a Coast Guard of ice class for Hudson Bay and the waters to Greenland; the polar icebreaker due in 2017 is now due in 2030 and 2032
Hello,
The brief follows below. It is submitted under the order of reference of 2 October 2025 on fisheries and oceans, including maritime safety.
In 2008 the Government of Canada funded a polar icebreaker for the Canadian Coast Guard to replace a ship due to retire in 2017. The replacements are due in 2030 and 2032. None of the 9 icebreakers deployed for the 2026 season left from Hudson Bay.
Distribute the brief to the members of the Committee.
Confirm in writing, by 14 October 2026, the date of distribution to the members and the date of publication on the page of the Committee.
Respectfully,
Danilo Dzyuban
BRIEFA Coast Guard of ice class for Hudson Bay and the waters to Greenland
Order of reference of 2 October 2025To: Standing Senate Committee on Fisheries and Oceans
No answer by 14 Oct