In early September 2024, Transport Canada opened consultation on a proposal to make personal flotation devices (PFDs)/lifejackets mandatory for recreational boaters.
The proposal could have a variety of impacts on everything from age requirements, vessel size, and vessel type including potential changes under the Small Vessel Regulations.
Transport Canada’s preliminary consultations did not include input from angling and hunting organizations, leaving out voices like yours that deserve to be heard so the OFAH has launched our own survey on the proposal to gather feedback directly from anglers and hunters who use boats.
Your participation will ensure that our collective voice is part of the conversation as Transport Canada considers these changes.