The Canadian Coast Guard celebrates its newest officers as they graduate from the Academy

June 2, 2026 - Sydney Nova Scotia - National Defence / Canadian Coast Guard

Media are invited to the Canadian Coast Guard Academy where Kevin Brosseau, Commissioner of the Canadian Coast Guard, on behalf of the Honourable David J. McGuinty, Minister of National Defence, will celebrate the graduation of its latest cohort of officers.

When: June 6, 2026 at 11:30 a.m. ADT
Where: Canadian Coast Guard Academy
1190 Westmount Rd, Sydney, NS  B1R 2J6
What: A media availability and photo opportunity

Notes to editor

Media must register by Thursday, June 4 at 4 p.m. ADT. Please send your name and outlet by email to the Department of National Defence's Media Relations: [email protected].

Media are asked to arrive at 11:15 a.m. ADT through the Alert Building entrance, where they will be escorted to the ceremony location. 

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