Let’s talk: Making Personal Flotation Devices/Lifejackets Mandatory for Recreational Boaters

Transport Canada is seeking feedback on the mandatory use of PFDs/lifejackets for individuals on board recreational vessels.

Join in: how to participate

To read our consultation document and submit comments and questions, register at Let’s Talk Transportation. You can also upload a document through the submission tab on Let’s Talk: Making Personal Flotation Devices/Lifejackets Mandatory for Recreational Boaters.

Who is the focus of this consultation?

All Canadians are invited and encouraged to participate in the consultation.

1. Key questions for discussion
2. What are your thoughts on requiring recreational boaters to use PFDs/lifejackets?
3. Which factors do you believe have the biggest impact on reducing recreational boating deaths? Age of boater/guest, vessel length or vessel type?
4. What other actions do you believe could reduce deaths among recreational boaters?

Related information

• Mandatory Wear of Personal Flotation Devices/Lifejackets: Enhanced Canadian Data Backgrounder
• Recreational Boating-Related Fatalities in Canada, 2008-2017: Prepared by the Drowning Prevention Research Centre Canada
• Choosing Lifejackets and Personal Flotation Devices (PFDs)

Contact us

Transport Canada
11th Floor, AMSR
Place de Ville, Tower C
330 Sparks Street
Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0N8 
Email: MSSRegulations-ReglementsSSM@tc.gc.ca