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What is the Canadian Coast Guard responsible for?
- Customs and border protection at ports
- Maritime safety, environmental response, and aids to navigation in Canadian waters
- Military defence of Canada's coastline
- Enforcing immigration laws at sea
Why this is the correct answer
Canada's Coast Guard is a civilian federal agency responsible for keeping mariners safe, protecting marine environments from pollution, and maintaining navigational aids such as lighthouses and buoys. It operates under the Department of Fisheries and Oceans rather than the military.