The emergency plans in the area of responsibility of CECA make use of several marine resources. To be of value to your ARES group you should hold a Restricted (Marine) Certificate. The website below provides an opportunity to acquire the certificate. If this course doesn’t work into your plans check the second site noted below
http://www.boatingcourses.ca/courses/maritime-radio/452
http://www.boatingcourses.ca/course-descriptions/maritime-radio-0