US EditionCoast Guard union says crews in the dark about promised expanded ‘security mandate’
- A union official expressed surprise at Ottawa's decision to shift the Canadian Coast Guard's oversight from the fisheries minister to the defence minister, stating that details are unclear and that they have been 'blindsided' by the change.
- Prime Minister Mark Carney announced that the Coast Guard's capabilities will be expanded to integrate with NATO, but this left many questions unanswered, causing confusion in the union and among the members.
- Union members expressed concern over the potential for arming Coast Guard ships, with Teresa Eschuk questioning if this aligns with their civilian mandate and expressing alarm over the lack of communication.
- Craig Macartney confirmed that more details will be disclosed as the leadership transition proceeds, emphasizing the Coast Guard's dual responsibilities of civilian and security functions.
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The Hamilton Spectator+2 Reposted by 2 other sources
Coast Guard union says crews in the dark about promised expanded ‘security mandate’
OTTAWA - A union official who represents marine search and rescue crews said Monday the union was surprised and “blindsided” by Ottawa’s decision to move the Canadian Coast Guard from the control of the fisheries minister to the defence minister.
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Coast Guard union says crews in the dark about promised expanded 'security mandate'
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