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Shipmate lost at sea

UCTE expresses condolences to family and friends of the crew member from CCGS Vincent Massey who was lost at sea. Also, we send our condolences to his Coast Guard co-workers, Canadian Merchant Service Guild siblings, and to our UCTE members who...

September 19, 2024

“Lucky Seven” Saved in Successful Search and Rescue Operation this Summer

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“Lucky Seven” Saved in Successful Search and Rescue Operation this Summer

Newfoundland Fishers Returned Home by UCTE members at Canadian Coast Guard Late on Friday July 19, more than a day into the search, hope was running low. Other than some floating debris along the way, a heavy fog had prevented...

September 5, 2024

A Triumph for Firefighters: Canada’s New Framework for Tackling Firefighting-Related Cancers

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A Triumph for Firefighters: Canada’s New Framework for Tackling Firefighting-Related Cancers

Bill C-224: An Act to establish a national framework for the prevention and treatment of cancers linked to firefighting was recently assented to and became law on June 22, 2023. Its passage signifies a significant step towards recognizing and addressing the health...

July 18, 2023

Honouring the Fallen While Confronting the Perils of Canadian Wildfires: Understanding the Risks Firefighters Face

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Honouring the Fallen While Confronting the Perils of Canadian Wildfires: Understanding the Risks Firefighters Face

We begin this exploration of the dangers facing firefighters in Canada’s wildfire-ravaged landscapes with a heartfelt tribute to two of our bravest, who recently fell in the line of duty. Devyn Gale, a 19-year-old firefighter from Revelstoke, British Columbia, tragically...

July 17, 2023

SOS Canadian Coast Guard and Search & Rescue was needed (Part 1)

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SOS Canadian Coast Guard and Search & Rescue was needed (Part 1)

In the early morning darkness of July 23, 1960, off British Columbia’s Sechelt coast, the fishing boat Unimak struck a tow line pulling a barge. Within no time other fishing boats responded to the Unimak listening to crew trapped in...

July 14, 2023

Canada Day 2023: Commemorating Our Labour Legacy

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Canada Day 2023: Commemorating Our Labour Legacy

Happy Canada Day to all UCTE members across this vast country, as well as all Canadians and their international friends! As we unite in the day’s jubilation, let us take a moment to reflect on the 156 years of Canadian...

July 1, 2023

World Blood Donor Day: Celebrating Lifesaving Contributions

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World Blood Donor Day: Celebrating Lifesaving Contributions

World Blood Donor Day, celebrated annually on June 14th, is an important initiative organized by the World Health Organization (WHO) in collaboration with the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC). Its primary objective is to raise...

June 14, 2023

Building a Better Future: June 12th and the Fight against Child Labour

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Building a Better Future: June 12th and the Fight against Child Labour

The United Nations’ World Day Against Child Labour is observed annually on June 12th to raise awareness and take action against child labour worldwide. It is an initiative led by the International Labour Organization (ILO), a specialized agency of the...

June 12, 2023

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The sinking of the CGS Lambton

On April 19, 1922, the Canadian Government ship (CGS) Lambton was the scene of a disaster. The ship was intended to respond to specific weather conditions on Lake Superior at Parry Sound, Ontario. On July 15, a memorial plaque was...

September 29, 2022

Registration open: 2023 PSAC National Health and Safety Conference

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Registration open: 2023 PSAC National Health and Safety Conference

PSAC’s 2023 National Health and Safety Conference will be held in person January 27-29 in Montreal with the theme “Shaping the future of work: building safer, more inclusive workplaces”. At the conference, delegates will have the opportunity to build on PSAC’s...

September 20, 2022