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Publications and Videos

  • Transport Canada, in collaboration with Health Canada, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency and Safe Canada, has launched a national advertising campaign that will raise awareness of safety issues and encourage Canadians to make smart choices.

    To view and listen to the video clips, visit Transport Canada's: Keeping Canadians Safe Advertising Campaign.

TP 14673 - Safety Stickers

TP 14674 - Boat Maintenance Cards

TP 14644 - Personal Watercraft Guidance and Security Standards 

TP 14477 - Boom! Up She Went Video

TP 511 - Safe Boating Guide

  • Information on current regulations governing recreational boating

TP 14726 - Sea-Kayaking Safety Guide

  • Information on current regulations governing Sea-Kayaking

The Local Authorities' Guide to Boating Restriction Regulations

  • Understanding the process of applying for a restriction

The Boating Restriction Regulations - A Boater's Guide to Signage

  • Provides descriptions and examples of signs

Executive Summary - Applying for a Boating Restriction 

Personal Watercraft (PWC) Pamphlet

  • Useful information for users of PWCs

The Essential on Pyrotechnic Signals

  • Guide on the safety measures to follow when handling pyrotechnic signals

Vessel Maintenance Guide

  • Helpful service recommendations as well as trouble shooting tips

Survival in Cold Waters (2003) - TP 13822

  • Detailed information on cold shock, swimming failure and hypothermia

Protecting the Marine Environment - A Boater's Guide

  • Enjoy the marine environment and preserve Canada's unique coastal heritage

Construction Standards for Small Vessels - TP 1332

  • All small vessels must be built according to this Standard

 


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