Transport Canada makes changes to pleasure craft licences — here’s what recreational boat users need to know

Transport Canada makes changes to pleasure craft licences — here’s what recreational boat users need to know

A pleasure craft licence is similar to a car’s licence plate, but it’s for boats with an engine or engines with at least 10 horsepower.

Important Changes to Pleasure Craft Licensing

Important changes have been made to the Pleasure Craft Licensing process. A pleasure craft licence is a document with a unique number that is displayed on both sides of the bow of a pleasure craft. What are the changes? Here are the key updates you should be aware of: Expiry date: All new, transferred and renewed pleasure craft licences are valid for 5 years. Licences that previously didn’t have an expiry date will now have one (see table below…

Saskatchewan boaters to see new five-year pleasure craft licences, safety rules

Saskatchewan recreational boaters will need to adjust to new federal licensing rules aimed at improving boating safety and environmental protection, Transport Minister Steven MacKinnon announced Tuesday. Amendments to the Small Vessel Regulations, which took effect Dec. 31, 2025, update the Pleasure Craft Licence (PCL) program. All boats with engines of at least 10 horsepower, including those on Saskatchewan’s lakes and rivers, must now carry a …