Why did Transport Canada update the registration policy for non-pleasure human-powered vessels?
A3: Transport Canada adopted a vessel registration policy to ensure that registration is sensible, efficient, and fair for all Canadians. Registration for all non-pleasure human-powered vessels, such as canoes and kayaks, small sailing vessels, and all motorized vessels with 10 horsepower (7.5 kilowatt) or less is temporarily suspended. This means that vessels that are solely used for pleasure are not required to register under the Canada Shipping Act, 2001. This policy does not apply to commercial river-rafts, government vessels, and, in the future, those vessels deemed necessary by the Minister to be registered for reasons of safety. However, should the owners of a human-powered vessel, small sailing vessel, or motorized vessels with 10 horsepower (7.5 kilowatt) or less wish to register their vessel, they are free to do so voluntarily. A new simplified registration process has been created for human-powered vessels for those who wish to register voluntarily.
