Yes, the Coast Guard Auxiliary is an essential partner in our search and rescue system, as you pointed out. We have 4,000 volunteers and a thousand units across Canada.
For the first time in a long time, our budget for the Coast Guard Auxiliary will be increased. With the oceans protection plan, we were able to obtain additional money because the ships are bigger and cost more to operate. We have a contribution program for members of the Coast Guard Auxiliary, which we can use to reimburse their expenses on insurance and fuel for their search and rescue exercises and operations.