With boating season approaching, the Canada Border Services Agency is reminding private boaters to understand their reporting obligations before entering Canadian waters.
All travellers must report to the CBSA without delay if they land, anchor, or exchange people or goods, and must carry proper identification.
Canadian boaters returning home may not need to report if they haven’t stopped, boarded, or transferred anything outside the country.
Boaters are also expected to declare all goods, follow rules around restricted items, and report by phone or in person at designated sites.
Failure to report can lead to fines starting at $1,000.
The CBSA also warns against bringing cannabis or prohibited goods across the border and encourages boaters to review requirements before heading out.
(Written by: Brandon Warby)
