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The Mission To Seafarers - Canada

The Mission to Seafarers - Canada provides vital support and care for seafarers, ensuring they feel welcomed and connected while away from home. Through practical assistance and community engagement, we enhance their well-being and dignity at ports.

Join Mission to Seafarers Canada on Friday, October 2, 2026, at our&nbsp;St. John&rsquo;s, Newfoundland &amp; Labrador station, for our Industry Day and Newfoundland &amp; Labrador Station Grand Opening. Under the theme &ldquo;Anchored in Care: Navigating the Future of Seafarer Welfare in Canada,&rdquo; the day will bring together maritime leaders, port authorities, government, unions, researchers, seafarers, welfare organizations, students and community partners for meaningful dialogue on the future of seafarer health and well-being. The program will feature conversations on supporting women at sea, ports as partners in seafarer welfare, technology and innovation, fatigue and mental health, access to care, seafarer voice, policy and frontline practice, along with interactive knowledge-sharing sessions and networking opportunities. The day will conclude with the official Grand Opening of our Newfoundland &amp; Labrador Station, followed by a maritime networking reception. Registration is free, but space is limited.&nbsp; Come connect, share ideas and help shape stronger, more welcoming port communities for the people who keep global trade moving

Annual Leadership Conference & Newfoundland & Labrador Station Grand Opening

Mission to Seafarers Canada cares for the men and women who work at sea, the often unseen workers who keep Canada and the world moving. Your sponsorship helps make the Anchored in Care Leadership Conference and Newfoundland &amp; Labrador Station Grand Opening possible on October 2, 2026, in St. John&rsquo;s. This gathering brings together station leaders, maritime partners, and community supporters to strengthen seafarer welfare across Canada.&nbsp;Your support helps provide hospitality, delegate support, storytelling, and meaningful opportunities for leaders and partners to connect, learn, and build stronger care for seafarers. When you give, you are not only supporting an event. You are helping equip the people and stations who welcome seafarers with dignity, compassion, and care.

ANCHORED IN CARE Sponsorship

Meet and Greet with Secretary General: The Venerable Dr. Peter Rouch Mission to Seafarers Toronto warmly invites you to an informal meet and greet with The Venerable Dr. Peter Rouch, Secretary General of The Mission to Seafarers, during his visit to Canada. Join maritime-sector, church and community partners for tea, conversation and an opportunity to connect with Dr. Rouch and members of our global team. Operating in the Cruise Ship Terminal at the Port of Toronto, our Toronto station transforms a very limited space into an important place of welcome, connection and practical support for visiting seafarers.&nbsp; Through photographs and stories, guests will see what is being accomplished, how much seafarers appreciate this support and why maintaining a welcoming presence in the port is so important. We would be delighted to welcome you into our space and share the impact of our work. Thursday, September 24, 2026 11:00 a.m.&ndash;1:00 p.m. Mission to Seafarers Toronto Cruise Ship Terminal 8 Unwin Avenue Toronto, ON M5A 1A1 Tea and light refreshments will be served. Please RSVP by Wednesday, September 16

Meet and Greet with Secretary General: The Venerable Dr. Peter Rouch

Women in Maritime 2026 | May 20, 2026From Policy to Practice: Advancing Gender Equality for Maritime ExcellenceYou are cordially invited to the Women in Maritime 2026 event, hosted by The Mission to Seafarers Canada &ndash; Toronto, in partnership with SeaLight Sisters, Georgian College, and the Port of Toronto. This event is held in recognition of the IMO&rsquo;s International Day for Women in Maritime and marks the official reopening of the Toronto Station at the Port of Toronto&mdash;a new chapter for seafarer welfare and a dedicated space for community, dignity, and care.This gathering is an opportunity to bring together the maritime community&mdash;students, educators, mariners, and industry leaders&mdash;into one room. It is a space where every voice is invited to be heard, shared, and illuminated. Beyond our formal agenda, the day is designed to foster genuine connection and networking, providing a platform for us to build the professional relationships necessary to drive meaningful change. This gathering is a call to action. Guided by the theme &quot;From Policy to Practice,&quot; we are moving beyond the status quo to address the physical and psychosocial realities of life at sea. Join us for an afternoon of candid dialogue and a high-impact, moderated &quot;Real Talk&quot; panel. Regardless of your role or where you are in your career, this is your opportunity to contribute to tangible, lasting progress.&nbsp; This is a complimentary event, but space is limited. Please confirm your attendance by May 14th here.We look forward to welcoming you to the new Toronto Station and working together to shape a safer, stronger, and more inclusive future for our industry.

Women in Maritime 2026: From Policy to Practice: Advancing Gender Equality for Maritime Excellence and the Reopening of the Port of Toronto

Femmes dans le maritime 2026 | 20 mai 2026De la politique &agrave; la pratique : faire avancer l&#39;&eacute;galit&eacute; des sexes pour l&#39;excellence maritimeVous &ecirc;tes cordialement invit&eacute; &agrave; l&#39;&eacute;v&eacute;nement Femmes dans le maritime 2026, organis&eacute; par The Mission to Seafarers Canada &ndash; Toronto, en partenariat avec SeaLight Sisters, Georgian College et le Port de Toronto. cet &eacute;v&eacute;nement est organis&eacute; en reconnaissance de la Journ&eacute;e internationale des femmes dans le maritime de l&#39;OMI et marque la r&eacute;ouverture officielle de la Station de Toronto au Port de Toronto&mdash;un nouveau chapitre pour le bien-&ecirc;tre des marins et un espace d&eacute;di&eacute; &agrave; la communaut&eacute;, &agrave; la dignit&eacute; et aux soins. Ce rassemblement est une occasion de r&eacute;unir la communaut&eacute; maritime&mdash;&eacute;tudiants, &eacute;ducateurs, marins et leaders de l&#39;industrie&mdash;dans une seule pi&egrave;ce. C&#39;est un espace o&ugrave; chaque voix est invit&eacute;e &agrave; &ecirc;tre entendue, partag&eacute;e et illumin&eacute;e. Au-del&agrave; de notre agenda formel, la journ&eacute;e est con&ccedil;ue pour favoriser une connexion et un r&eacute;seautage authentiques, fournissant une plateforme pour nous permettre de cr&eacute;er les relations professionnelles n&eacute;cessaires pour engager un changement significatif. Ce rassemblement est un appel &agrave; l&#39;action. Guid&eacute;s par le th&egrave;me &quot;De la politique &agrave; la pratique&quot;, nous d&eacute;passons le statu quo pour aborder les r&eacute;alit&eacute;s physiques et psychosociales de la vie en mer. Rejoignez-nous pour un apr&egrave;s-midi de dialogue franc et un panel mod&eacute;r&eacute; &quot;Real Talk&quot; &agrave; fort impact. Quelle que soit votre r&ocirc;le ou o&ugrave; vous en &ecirc;tes dans votre carri&egrave;re, c&#39;est votre opportunit&eacute; de contribuer &agrave; des progr&egrave;s tangibles et durables.&nbsp; Ceci est un &eacute;v&eacute;nement gratuit, mais l&#39;espace est limit&eacute;. Veuillez confirmer votre pr&eacute;sence d&#39;ici le 14 mai ici. Nous avons h&acirc;te de vous accueillir &agrave; la nouvelle Station de Toronto et de travailler ensemble pour fa&ccedil;onner un avenir plus s&ucirc;r, plus fort et plus inclusif pour notre industrie.

Femmes dans le maritime 2026 : De la politique à la pratique et la réouverture du port de Toronto

Help bring warmth, comfort and a little piece of home to seafarers this Christmas.While many of us gather with loved ones, seafarers arriving in Canadian ports may be spending Christmas thousands of miles from their families. They help deliver the goods we rely on every day, yet their own holiday season can feel lonely.This Christmas, The Mission to Seafarers Canada invites people of every background, faith and community to help remind seafarers that they are seen, appreciated and not forgotten. Your donation will help us prepare Christmas care packages with essential winter items and holiday treats for the men and women who keep our world moving. From warm socks and gloves to a thoughtful seasonal gift, each package carries a simple message: you are welcome here, and you matter.Here&rsquo;s how you can help:<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Donate: Help provide winter essentials and Christmas care packages.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Give new winter items: Contribute socks, scarves, mittens, gloves, winter jackets and other practical items.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Bring your community together: Organize a collection through your workplace, school, faith group or community organization.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Share this appeal: Invite others to spread warmth and kindness.</li></ul>You are also warmly invited to Christmas Carols &amp; Karaoke, a free community celebration filled with music, connection and Christmas cheer.Saturday, December 5, 2026 | 7:00 p.m. Church of the Resurrection | 1100 Woodbine Avenue, Toronto Admission is free, with donations gratefully accepted in support of seafarer welfare. Everyone is welcome! To arrange an item donation, organize a collection or discuss sponsorship, contact Marsha Clyne at <a fr-original-style="" href="mailto:marsha.clyne@missiontoseafarers.org" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">marsha.clyne@missiontoseafarers.org</a> or 647-773-4841. Give today and help make Christmas a little warmer for someone far from home.

Help bring warmth, comfort and a little piece of home to seafarers this Christmas.While many of us gather with loved ones, seafarers arriving in Canadian ports may be spending Christmas thousands of miles from their families. They help deliver the goods we rely on every day, yet their own holiday season can feel lonely.This Christmas, The Mission to Seafarers Canada invites people of every background, faith and community to help remind seafarers that they are seen, appreciated and not forgotten.Your donation will help us prepare Christmas care packages with essential winter items and holiday treats for the men and women who keep our world moving. From warm socks and gloves to a thoughtful seasonal gift, each package carries a simple message: you are welcome here, and you matter.Here’s how you can help:Donate: Help provide winter essentials and Christmas care packages.Give new winter items: Contribute socks, scarves, mittens, gloves, winter jackets and other practical items.Bring your community together: Organize a collection through your workplace, school, faith group or community organization.Share this appeal: Invite others to spread warmth and kindness.You are also warmly invited to Christmas Carols & Karaoke, a free community celebration filled with music, connection and Christmas cheer.Saturday, December 5, 2026 | 7:00 p.m.Church of the Resurrection | 1100 Woodbine Avenue, TorontoAdmission is free, with donations gratefully accepted in support of seafarer welfare. Everyone is welcome!To arrange an item donation, organize a collection or discuss sponsorship, contact Marsha Clyne at marsha.clyne@missiontoseafarers.org or 647-773-4841.Give today and help make Christmas a little warmer for someone far from home.

Christmas Gifts of Care for Seafarers

Seafarers can spend months away from their families and communities. While many of us celebrate Christmas at home, crews continue working aboard ships and arriving in unfamiliar ports. This Christmas, we want every seafarer we meet to know: you are seen, you are valued, and you are not forgotten.

Seafarers can spend months away from their families and communities. While many of us celebrate Christmas at home, crews continue working aboard ships and arriving in unfamiliar ports. This Christmas, we want every seafarer we meet to know: you are seen, you are valued, and you are not forgotten.

This Christmas, The Mission to Seafarers Canada and the Anglican Diocese of Toronto Foundation are coming together for Christmas&nbsp;Carols &amp; Karaoke,&nbsp;a joyful community Christmas celebration with a purpose. Join us for an evening of Christmas carols, karaoke, hot chocolate, coffee, cookies, laughter and community. Sing your favourite Christmas song, join in with friends and family, or simply come along and enjoy the music. No singing experience required! While many of us will celebrate Christmas surrounded by family and friends, thousands of seafarers will spend the season at sea or in ports far from the people they love. This evening is an opportunity for our community to celebrate together while reminding seafarers that they are seen, valued and not forgotten. Admission is&nbsp;free and family-friendly, with voluntary donations welcomed. Funds raised will help support the care and welfare of seafarers visiting Canadian ports. Saturday, December 5, 2026 | 6:00 p.m. &ndash; 7:30 p.m. Come for the carols. Sing the karaoke. Stay for the community. Together, we can make Christmas a little brighter for someone far from home.&nbsp;

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