38,454 Expired Marine Flares Collected

Flare Results

July 24, 2025

With disposal costs funded by our CPS Foundation and CIL, CanBoat volunteers hosted 27 events and collected 38,454 expired flares this year! Our final event will take place on September 20th in Sudbury.

In the past, Transport Canada acknowledged the need for boaters to safely dispose of flares and funded our educational flare collection events.

CanBoat will seek renewed funding from Transport Canada’s Boating Safety Contribution Program for 2026 – 2028 events. If our request is approved, collection dates will be posted in early 2026. Learn more here from: Boating Industry Canada.

Want to Contribute?

Here are some ways boaters can help us sustain our programs:

  • Tell Friends and Family to Get Their Boating Card (boating licence) at: CanBoat.ca
  • Sign-up for VHF Certification and Next Level Boating Courses
  • Join/Renew Your Membership – Perks and Boating Course Discounts
  • Volunteer With Your Local Squadron
  • Make a Charitable Donation at CanBoat.ca

It’s investment from individuals like you that allow us to better serve our boating community.

#BoatersHelpingBoaters

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