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Yes - it applies to visitors to Canada - after 45 days continuous visit. No - your course must have been taken in Canada. Operator competency requirements * How this applies to operators** of pleasure craft fitted with a motor and used for recreational purposes Date at which proof of competency required on board All operators born after April 1, 1983 Since September 15, 1999 All operators of craft less than 4 m (13’1”) in length, including personal watercraft Since September 15, 2002 All operators September 15, 2009 * These requirements apply in areas outside the Northwest Territories and Nunavut at this time. ** Applies to non-residents operating their pleasure craft in Canadian waters after 45 consecutive days. Operator card or equivalent issued to a non-resident by their state or country will be considered as proof of competency.
Yes - it applies to visitors to Canada - after 45 days continuous visit. No - your course must have been taken in Canada. Operator competency requirements * How this applies to operators** of pleasure craft fitted with a motor and used for recreational purposes Date at which proof of competency required on board All operators born after April 1, 1983 Since September 15, 1999 All operators of craft less than 4 m (13’1”) in length, including personal watercraft Since September 15, 2002 All operators September 15, 2009 * These requirements apply in areas outside the Northwest Territories and Nunavut at this time. ** Applies to non-residents operating their pleasure craft in Canadian waters after 45 consecutive days. Operator card or equivalent issued to a non-resident by their state or country will be considered as proof of competency.