Just as laws govern Canada’s roadways to protect motorists, so too do regulations exist on lakes and other waterways. The Canada Shipping Act (CSA) of 2001 is one such set of laws that applies to boat owners across the country. Read on to learn more about what these laws do and how they can specifically…
Owning a boat is the culmination of a lifelong dream for many. It’s understandable–the freedom one can enjoy with your own vessel is nearly unparalleled. Before you take it to the seas with your friends and family, however, there is a bit of paperwork that you will need to get acquainted with. If you are…
The boating lifestyle is all about freedom. The wind in your hair, the warm Canadian sun on your skin, and the smiles and laughter of your passengers filling your boat. Before you untie from the dock and cruise off into the horizon, though, you may want to learn what is needed to register a boat.…
After you acquire a boat, you have to get the right paperwork done before you tow it or lower it into the water. Registering a boat in Canada might sound tiresome, but it doesn’t have to be so. As a responsible boat owner, you should know that signing a bill of sale, handing over a…
Every boat needs to get its proper paperwork done to legally operate in Canada. Depending on its measures, you might need to register it in the Canadian Vessel Registry. However, not all boats fit in that specific registry. That’s why it’s important you learn the requirements that Transport Canada asks for to apply promptly. All…
For the first time in Canadian history, the federal government has proposed to implement a luxury tax on Canadian vessels with a price over $250.000. A word about the new proposal has traveled all the way from Clark’s Harbour up to Inuvik, and, as you may imagine, the waters are once again divided between boat…
One of the great aspects of boating is that vessels can come in all types of sizes, and serve an array of different purposes. In most cases, however, all vessels will require some sort of licensing or registration with the proper Canadian authorities. Even boats used for government purposes will need to go through a…
The great thing about boating is that it is an activity that can be enjoyed by all. Taking your friends and family for a day out on the water can be a relaxing and fun event that gives you a rewarding sense of freedom. With that freedom, however, does come significant responsibility. Understanding the rules…
Transport Canada (TC) makes the rules clear about owning a pleasure craft and obtaining a pleasure craft license. A pleasure craft represents a boat that is used for recreation and does not carry passengers or commercial loads. The definition of the vessel is defined under Canada’s 2001 Shipping Act. While a passenger is someone who pays…
If you own a commercial boat here in Ontario, you are well aware of the registration process. After all, you surely had to go through it after you purchased your vessel. Now, what happens if you are parting ways with your boat? How do you address changes that need to be done to the ownership…