01/09/2026
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There has been recent amendments to the Small Vessel Regulations announced by Transport Canada, effective December 31, 2025. These changes modernize the pleasure craft licensing program and are intended to enhance marine safety and regulatory oversight for recreational boaters across Canada. ๏ฟผโ
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โข Pleasure craft licences will now be issued with a five-year validity period. ๏ฟผโ
โข Existing lifetime licences will be gradually replaced with licences that require renewal at five-year intervals. ๏ฟผโ
โข A $24 service fee will be charged for issuing, renewing, transferring, or replacing a Pleasure Craft Licence. This fee will be indexed to inflation. ๏ฟผโ
โข Licence holders must update their contact information within 30 days of any change of name or address. ๏ฟผโ
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These amendments aim to ensure that the national pleasure craft database remains accurate, which supports safer recreational boating, more efficient emergency response, and improved environmental protection. ๏ฟผโ
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Please visit the Transport Canada website for full details regarding licence renewal, fee exemptions, and other requirements: https://www.canada.ca/en/transport-canada/news/2026/01/minister-of-transport-and-leader-of-the-government-in-the-house-of-commons-announces-changes-to-make-boating-safer-for-canadians.html or follow the link in our bio!