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The Fleet
The Mission
The Maritime Command Mission: To generate and maintain combat-capable, multipurpose maritime forces to meet Canada's defence objectives.

Canada is a maritime nation. We depend on the seas for a large part of our trade and security, and as a medium through which to exert national influence in concert with allies. Our navy, therefore, has a critical role in protecting Canada and key Canadian interests.

The task is formidable. But our efficient fleet of warships and submarines, supported by supply vessels, keeps the vast ocean areas that bound our nation – including the Canadian Arctic - secure. We contribute to NATO, UN and coalition operations and humanitarian missions overseas. We help when natural disaster strikes and uphold the law around our shores, guarding the environment, the fisheries and energy resources.
Critical Deployments
During the past year, Canadian naval operations and deployments have spanned the globe from Canada's North to the Baltic Sea, South Africa, the Caribbean and the western coast of South America.

For our sailors, it will continue to be full speed ahead in the coming year. “Ready, Aye, Ready!”

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