Cold weather changes how every boat operates, how crews respond to emergencies, and how safety guidance should be applied on Canadian waterways. Through our online portal, we stay aligned with national safety guidance as well as Transport Canada ship registry requirements so boat owners can continue operating responsibly throughout the year. Winter boating highlights how…
As an online portal that simplifies Transport Canada processes, we follow closely that which directly impacts Canadian boaters. The annual seasonal closure of certain Canadian Coast Guard Search and Rescue stations in Ontario has been released. This has direct implications for safety planning, compliance, and how your Transport Canada registry records fit into the bigger…
The government’s pending decision on watercraft access to Clear Lake has drawn national attention to invasive species controls and how they directly affect recreational boating. From our perspective as an online portal that supports Transport Canada filings, this story highlights how environmental rules intersect with registration systems, licencing status, and accurate records. For anyone operating…
Every rescue on Canadian waters carries lessons that extend far beyond a single moment. At our portal, we see these moments as reminders of how Canada boat registry systems, licencing records, and accurate identification support safer boating across the country. Recently, a Royal Canadian Navy member was pulled from cold, dangerous water after being swept…
Planning a day on the water always feels exciting, but responsible preparation shapes a safer, more confident boating experience. Filing a float plan, keeping your Transport Canada marine registration current, and ensuring you have everything Transport Canada requires before you head out offer layers of protection that benefit you, your passengers, and the broader boating…
For anyone completing Transport Canada marine registration, operating with a pleasure craft licence, or managing a commercial boat’s ongoing compliance, the information in ice charts offers an extra layer of preparation that supports safer, lawful boating. Boating anywhere near frozen or seasonally icy waters requires more than a good sense of timing. It calls for…
At the heart of Canada’s latest economic strategy stands a bold commitment to build and modernize the nation’s transportation and trade infrastructure. The federal government has announced a plan to invest $6 billion over the next several years to strengthen trade corridors, ports, rail lines, roads, and northern infrastructure. This is a massive initiative being…
Recreational boaters across Canada may soon face new safety requirements. Transport Canada has recently launched a public consultation on making the wearing of Personal Flotation Devices (PFDs) or lifejackets mandatory for those aboard recreational boats. This could significantly change boating habits — and also has implications for how you manage your boat registration or pleasure…
The recent announcement by Transport Canada of a $6 billion investment into Canada’s trade and transportation infrastructure has broad implications — not just for freight and exports, but also for boat owners, commercial operators, and those holding a pleasure craft licence. This investment will reinforce port infrastructure across the country, which translates into improved efficiency,…
Transport Canada is tightening the enforcement of boat-safety and licensing requirements after recent concerns surfaced around unofficial tour-boats operating without proper certification. A report published June 23, 2025 by VOCM highlights this crackdown: vessels offering iceberg or whale-watching excursions — often privately operated and charging paying passengers — are under increased scrutiny. Our portal makes…