Transport Canada has introduced new mandatory training and certification requirements for boating in Canada.

The Safe Boater Training Program is Transport Canada accredited to Conduct Training, Administer Exam Testing and Issue a Pleasure Craft Operator Card and Certification.

The Safe Boater Training Program was established in 1999 in response to federal legislation requiring all persons operating a boat in Canada, to have certification. Following a legislated schedule, all boat operators in Canada must carry the license that prove they have been certified. The Safe Boater Team is a Transport Canada accredited "provider" of this certification, through the issuance of Pleasure Craft Operators Cards that are valid for life.

The Safe Boater Team consists of over 200 representatives and test centers across Canada. Highest quality manuals, materials, courses and testing - are all part of The Safe Boater program. Boaters can take direct instructional courses offered by The Safe Boater, or experienced boaters can 'challenge' the boating test online.

The fastest and easiest method of obtaining boat operation certification is to write the Transport Canada boat exam, "Online". A special section within our website is dedicated to this multiple choice test to obtain your boat license.

All boaters who write the safe boating certification test online are given special product discounts and products from sponsoring national marine supplies. For example, on aluminum, composite and stainless propellers we offer a 10% discount to boaters who take the boat test with The Safe Boater.

We are dedicated to helping safe minded boaters obtain the required knowledge and documentation required to operate a vessel, boat or pleasure craft on waterways in Canada.