If you operate a pleasure craft in Canada, you should familiarize yourself with Transport Canada’s regulations. The federal department in charge of transportation in Canada regulates maritime, air, rail, and road activity. It is managed by the country’s Minister of Transportation. If you own a pleasure craft that has a motor, Transport Canada requires that…
Transport Canada has a vast array of responsibilities. If you go through their site, it’s easy to get overwhelmed by how much they have to do on any given day. As a result of all of those tasks and agendas, it’s not always easy to get them to do what you want them to do.…
Boating is one of the great recreations that exist today. Millions of people around the world love taking a ship out on the lakes, rivers, and oceans for an hour or two, or for days or weeks at a time so they can see things that might typically never get the opportunity to look at.…
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Introduction Owning a vessel has many benefits and is certainly a very rewarding experience. However, it is not a cheap recreational activity. Maintenance, equipment, and storage expenses, in addition to the generally large cost of owning a boat, can quickly take a toll on your bank account. While you may have factored these prices into…
There are so many different things you can do with a boat in Canada. You could take it all around your local lake, bay, or even ocean area, enjoying everything to your heart’s content. Alternatively, you could decide that you want to use your vessel to make some money. You could maybe make some alterations…
Deciding that now is the right time for you to sell your boat or turn ownership over to a family member may not always be an easy choice. Still, there are definitely a few good reasons for you to do so. Whether you are looking to buy a new boat or you just think the…
After a long, cold Canadian winter, summer is finally upon us. With the sunshine comes shortsleeves, trips to the cabin, and of course, getting the boat out on the lake. Before you leave the dock, however, there are likely some issues that will need to be addressed. You will want to ensure that all necessary…
In Canada, boats must be properly registered and licensed with Transport Canada, the government department in charge of the country’s transportation. You are not authorized to have your boat on the water without a valid license, and if you are caught on an illegal vessel, you will face fines and penalties. Hence the importance of…
Some things are meant to last forever. Some folks get tattoos, permanently changing their bodies. Some buy their dream homes, the place where they plan to spend the rest of their days. When folks get married, they do so for the rest of their lives. But, life can change things. Sometimes, what’s meant to last…