Le sondage sur les VFI et les gilets de sauvetage de Transports Canada se termine le 4 novembre

Participer à ce sondage pour aider à prévenir les décès liés aux bateaux de plaisance au Canada

24 octobre, 2024

Transports Canada examine divers critères pour élaborer un plan de VFI/gilet de sauvetage obligatoire qui n’aurait pas d’incidence sur les autres activités comme l’ancrage du bateau et la natation. La consultation publique sur cette question a été ouverte le 4 septembre et se termine le 4 novembre.

Les membres peuvent faire connaître leurs opinions sur le site « Parlons transport » de TC, disponible sur : https://parlonstransport.ca/

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