Canadian Hydrographic Service

The Canadian Hydrographic Service (CHS) is part of the federal department of Fisheries and Oceans Canada and is Canada's authoritative hydrographic office. The CHS represents Canada in the International Hydrographic Organization (IHO).

Canadian Hydrographic Service - CHS
Service hydrographique du Canada - SHC
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Agency overview
Formed1883
HeadquartersOttawa, Ontario
Minister responsible
  • Diane Lebouthillier, Minister of Fisheries, Oceans, and the Canadian Coast Guard
Agency executive
  • Manon Larocque, Hydrographer General of Canada and Director General of CHS
Parent agencyFisheries and Oceans Canada Science Sector
Websitehttp://www.charts.gc.ca

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