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time being. Several investigations have been held by the Im- 

 perial Board of Trade, and the confirmation of the above state- 

 ment is found in the fact that several Masters holding Im- 

 perial Certificates have been suspended. 



The pilotage system of the past has been defective, and 

 this question is now receiving attention with a view of intro- 

 ducing a more complete and effective system. 



Extensive Coast Line. 



Owing to the extensive Coast Line of the Dominion on the 

 Atlantic and Pacific oceans, the vast Inland Lakes and the 

 increasing commerce, constant supervision must be exercised. 

 This necessitates the employment of a large staff in the outside 

 service. The employees in the lighthouse service, harbour- 

 masters, wharfingers, shipping masters, surveyors and others 

 have steadily increased until they number in the vicinity of 

 2050, all of which receive directions from Ottawa. 



Naval Reserve and Navigation Schools. 



Navigation Schools where mariners may receive instruc- 

 tion in navigation will be established. Schools of this nature 

 have not been in existence in Canada, and consequently sea- 

 men contemplating the study of navigation have been com- 

 pelled to procure their education in private schools where na- 

 vigation is taught, or by studying without the assistance of 

 teachers. The merchant marine of Canada contains a number 

 of as fine seamen as can be found anywhere, but their facili- 

 ties for the study of navigation have not been commensurate 

 with the requirements of sailors or those who wish to become 

 officers. The system and plan of operation, in connection with 

 establishing and maintaining these schools, is now receiving 

 attention by the department of Marine and Fisheries. It is ex- 

 pected that training schools will be,; established in the near 

 future on board some of the Government ships, and there will 

 be not only education given in navigation, but also training^in 

 seamanship. 



