Survey on making PFDs/lifejackets mandatory for recreational boaters

Transport Canada is considering making it mandatory for recreational boaters to wear PFDs/lifejackets in certain circumstances.

Your feedback will help us identify which criteria are most important to consider for possible updates to the regulations. This questionnaire should take about five minutes to complete. Your participation is voluntary, and your feedback is anonymous.

If you have any questions about the purpose or content of this survey, please email Marine Safety and Security: MSSRegulations-ReglementsSSM@tc.gc.ca.

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* 1. Where do you currently live?

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* 2. Please choose the category that best describes you:

I own a pleasure craft

I rent a pleasure craft or use a pleasure craft that belongs to a friend or family member

I’m usually a guest on board a pleasure craft

I prefer not to answer

I don’t do any recreational boating

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* 3. Please choose the statement that best describes you:

I often boat recreationally

I sometimes boat recreationally

I rarely boat recreationally

I don’t boat recreationally

I prefer not to answer

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* 4. Have you taken any recreational boating safety courses?

Yes

I prefer not to answer