Sydney, Nova Scotia – The Government of Canada supports the development and training of young individuals who want to contribute to the protection, safety, and maintenance of our oceans and waterways. The Canadian Coast Guard College ensures students acquire the proper training and skills to better serve as Ship’s Officers in our Canadian Coast Guard.
Today, the Canadian Coast Guard College celebrates its 54th graduating class of 40 Officer Cadets from across seven different provinces. The Honourable Joyce Murray, Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard, honoured the graduating class of 2023 during a ceremony at the Canadian Coast Guard College in Sydney, Nova Scotia. Minister Murray was joined by Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard, Mike Kelloway, and the Canadian Coast Guard Commissioner, Mario Pelletier. These newly graduated officers will immediately be posted to Canadian Coast Guard vessels to start conducting and supporting operations in service of the people of Canada.
The Canadian Coast Guard College is a world-class training facility that provides quality service and expert maritime training to its residents in both official languages. More than 1,400 Fleet Officers have graduated from the College.