Sydney, Nova Scotia - For almost six decades, the Canadian Coast Guard College has been offering specialized marine training to talented individuals from across Canada. The Canadian Coast Guard College ensures students receive excellent instruction and develop the necessary skills to serve as Ship's Officers with the Canadian Coast Guard.
Today, the College is celebrating its 55th graduating class, welcoming 37 new Officers. The Honourable Diane Lebouthillier, Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard, honoured the graduating class of 2024 during a ceremony at the Canadian Coast Guard College in Sydney, Nova Scotia. Minister Lebouthillier was joined by Parliamentary Secretary, Mike Kelloway, Deputy Minister, Annette Gibbons and Canadian Coast Guard Commissioner, Mario Pelletier.
The graduates will now set sail with the Canadian Coast Guard immediately following graduation. They will be joining vessels across the country in various positions to protect Canadians, the environment, and ensure safe navigation.
The Canadian Coast Guard College is an internationally-recognized maritime training facility that provides training and services in both official languages. Since its establishment in 1965, more than 1,500 Fleet Officers have graduated from the College.
