In 2009, Transport Canada launched the five year Boating Safety Class Contribution Program to promote boating safety in Canada. It provides financial contributions of up to 75% of eligible costs for projects that advance boating safety awareness and focus on the importance of following safe boating practices.
- Raise public awareness of boating safety issues;
- Increase the number of pleasure craft (or small boat) operators who follow safe boating practices;
- Improve national boating incident data quality and collection systems to support evidence-based awareness and education initiatives; and
- Contribute to the reduction in loss of life, injuries and property damage due to boating accidents.
Eligible recipients consist of not-for-profit, non-governmental or public safety organizations, educational or healthcare institutions, entities associated with facilities specializing in safety and medical research, enforcement services, and provincial, territorial or municipal governments.
For more information about the Boating Safety Class Contribution Program, please visit http://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/marinesafety/debs-obs-contrib-prgm-menu-2273.htm
May 2012
