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Report Number: ENG 21-25
Date: December 15, 2025
From: Richard Holborn
Director, Engineering Services
Subject: Recommendation for Letter of Support to Seek Funding for Replacement Vessel
For PARA Marine Search and Rescue
Waterfront Visionary Advisory Committee
File: A-1440
Recommendation:
1.That Report ENG 21-25 regarding the Waterfront Visionary Advisory Committee
recommendation to request Council to prepare a letter of support to seek federal funding
for a replacement vessel for PARA Marine Search and Rescue be received;
2.That the Mayor be authorized to send a letter of support from the City of Pickering to
Juanita Nathan, MP Pickering-Brooklin seeking federal funding for a replacement vessel
for PARA Marine Search and Rescue; and
3.That the appropriate officials of the City of Pickering be authorized to take the actions
necessary to implement the recommendations in this report.
Executive Summary: The purpose of this report is to bring forward the recommendation
of the Waterfront Visionary Advisory Committee (WVAC), requesting that Council prepare a
letter of support, seeking federal funding for a replacement vessel for PARA Marine Search
and Rescue.
Relationship to the Pickering Strategic Plan: The recommendations in this report respond
to the Pickering Strategic Plan Priority of Advocate for an Inclusive, Welcoming, Safe &
Healthy Community.
Financial Implications: There are no direct financial implications to this report.
Discussion: The purpose of this report is to bring forward the recommendation from
the WVAC, requesting that Council prepare a letter of support to seek federal funding for a
replacement vessel for PARA Marine Search and Rescue.
At the June 16, 2025 WVAC meeting, C. Thompson, Commodore, PARA Marine Search &
Rescue (PMSAR) appeared before the Committee and provided a brief overview of their 58+
years of service, their strategic plan, their training programs, and rescue services. The
Commodore advised the WVAC that they are in need of a replacement search and rescue
vessel as their existing vessel is reaching end of life. The vessel has required some major
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repairs of the past few years that has extended its life, but will need to be replaced in the
coming years. PMSAR need to obtain significant funds to be able to purchase the replacement
vessel.
The WVAC passed the following motion: “That the Waterfront Advisory Committee request that
Council seek Federal funding for a replacement vessel for PARA Marine Search and Rescue,
and endorses a letter of support for Council to seek federal funding.”
Should Council approve the recommendations within Report ENG 21-25, a letter of support will
be drafted for the Mayor’s signature and then sent to Juanita Nathan, MP Pickering-Brooklin.
Attachment: None
Prepared By: Approved/Endorsed By:
Arnold Mostert, OALA Richard Holborn, P. Eng
Manager, Landscape & Parks Development Director, Engineering Services
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Recommended for the consideration
of Pickering City Council
Marisa Carpino, M.A.
Chief Administrative Officer
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