The news report states that Terence Young, Member of Parliament for Oakville announced today, on behalf of the Honourable Gail Shea, Minister of Fisheries and Oceans, the naming and dedication to service of the Canadian Coast Guard’s newest science research vessel CCGS Kelso. The event supports researchers from Fisheries and Oceans Canada and Environment Canada gathering information about the biological, chemical and physical properties of Canada’s Great Lakes.
Minister Shea told that as stewards of some of the greatest freshwater resources in the world, we are committed to understanding and protecting the Great Lakes. She also said that having this state-of-the-art research vessel dedicated to our Great Lakes will greatly enhance our scientific understanding of issues affecting Canada’s inland waters.
MP Young informed that the Coast Guard has a longstanding history in Burlington, and throughout the region. He added that Canadian Government is proud to have the Kelso serve in making a new contribution to the community and to Canadian science. The vessel, classified as a Near Shore Fisheries Research Vessel, has been in service since June 2009, and will assume the duties of the soon-to-be-retired CCGS Shark.
