Charity Sorel-Tracy, QC
This organization is registered with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA).
Registration number: | 119145910RR0001 |
Type: | Charitable Organization |
Category: | Other Purposes Beneficial to the Community |
Subcategory: | Community Resource |
Mission Statement
Garde Côtière Auxiliaire Canadienne (Québec) Inc. exists to provide reliable maritime search and rescue services. Its volunteers work to save lives on the water and prevent accidents along Québec’s navigable waterways. The organization’s mission is to support safe boating by offering essential rescue response whenever needed.
Geographic Focus
This organization operates throughout the province of Québec. Its territory spans the St. Lawrence River from the Ontario border to Blanc-Sablon, reaches Baie des Chaleurs on the south shore, and includes the Richelieu and Saguenay rivers. Its network of rescue units covers key waterways and communities across the region.
Program Highlights
The Canadian Auxiliary Coast Guard (Québec) brings together nearly 800 specially trained volunteers in 55 rescue units. These volunteers use both organization-owned and member-owned boats to conduct search and rescue operations. They are on call for distress alerts and also conduct safe boating education at public events and through training. All rescuers are volunteers, only reimbursed for mission-related costs, demonstrating a strong community spirit and commitment to public safety.
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