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Canada's Pleasure Craft Operators Competency Card
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Operators of a pleasure craft, which is described as a boat fitted with a motor and is used for recreational purposes, must carry a pleasure craft Operators Competency card at all times. Obtaining an Operator Competency card is the law and anyone without it could be subject to penalties and fines. Legislation was implemented in 1999 by the Government of Canada:

• All operators born after April 1, 1983 have to have their certificate.
• Commencing September 15, 2009 all operators must have their certificate.

This legislation applies to all Canadian pleasure craft operators. It also applies to non-residents of Canada whose pleasure craft is in Canada more than 45 consecutive days. If the non-resident has obtained an operator card or equivalent by their state or country, it will be considered proof of competency. For residents, proof of competency can take three forms.

1. The operator has proof of having taken a boating safety course prior to April 1, 1999.
2. The operator has successfully completed, with a grade of 75% or higher, a Canadian Coast Guard accredited exam.
3. The operator has completed a rental-boat safety checklist for power-driven rental boats.

Once obtained the card is valid for life. All boaters are encouraged by Transport Canada to take a safe boating course before completing the test.

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