Final Expired Flare Collection Event of 2025

September 11, 2025

With disposal costs funded by our CPS Foundation and CIL, CanBoat volunteers have hosted 27 events and collected 38,454 expired flares so far this year! 

CanBoat / Sudbury volunteers will be offering a final collection event on September 20th at Sudbury Hearth and Home located at: 827 Barry Downe Rd, Greater Sudbury, ON from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm.

Boaters are invited to learn about required safety equipment and dispose of outdated marine flares, from any manufacturer, for free.

What’s Next?

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.

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

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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