Transport Canada does so much for Canada. Most Canadians, even those whose livelihoods and lives revolve around the water, don’t realize exactly how much the department does for the country. This governmental department develops regulations and policies, as well as services beyond marine transportation, such as road, rail, and even air transportation too. With so…
Are you currently looking for a way to register a boat with Transport Canada? By now you are probably aware of some of the necessary steps and responsibilities regarding the registration of a vessel in Canada. But did you know that all this process also comes with certain benefits? A boat bill of sale from…
The commercial ship you have purchased is going to be a vital piece of your new business. You need to make sure it not only meets the needs you have for the services you plan to provide, but you also want to be sure that you are in complete compliance with the current laws so…
Change in life is inevitable. We all make plans on what we think or hope will happen, but sometimes, life throws us a proverbial curveball. Maybe you had planned on staying at your home for the rest of your life, but when an opportunity came up, you couldn’t pass it by. Or, perhaps you were…
Those who work on the seas can be known for their superstitions. In some seafaring circles, it is considered bad luck to go about changing the name of a boat. Fortunately, for boat owners, such an omen is not exactly backed by science. There are many legitimate reasons you may wish to revisit the name…
When it comes to boating destinations, few are superior to Alberta, Canada. Home to more than 600 lakes and nearly 250 rivers, this province offers ample opportunities for boat owners to make lasting memories. Before you hitch your boat to your truck and take off for a day on the water, however, you are going…
“Licence to boat.” Just reading the phrase can be enough to send your imagination aflame. Being able to go out on your own, on your vessel, legally and how you want: it’s a powerful, intoxicating kind of freedom. However, to get to that freedom, you have to go through so much. You have to find…
While boating can unlock a true sense of freedom and unlimited hours of leisure, the cost for entry can be high. With this in mind, there is a robust secondary boat market in Canada, and many boaters opt to purchase previously owned vessels. While there can be great value found in a used boat, you…
We now live in a world where more of us are constantly on the move, especially with the new technology and everyday demands. Although you may have been accustomed to staying at the same house, area, or company address for many years in the past, with people looking to update their houses and working spaces,…
In a perfect world, dealing with Transport Canada would be simple and easy. You would simply type up your documents, press a button, and they’d be taken care of. You wouldn’t have to worry about whether or not the forms are filled out properly, or if the authorities are going to give you the forms…