Search and Rescue Response
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The Canadian Coast Guard's maritime Search and Rescue Services program leads, delivers, and maintains preparedness for the 5.3 million square kilometer maritime component of the federal search and rescue program. Through communication, coordination, and delivery of maritime search and rescue response and operational awareness, the program increases the chances for rescue for people caught in on-water distress situations. This includes initial action, tasking available vessels of opportunity, search planning, rescue planning and operations, maritime SAR incident resolution, and other assistance (such as humanitarian). (Search and Rescue, Fisheries and Oceans Canada.)