Effective January of 2026, pleasure craft licenses must be renewed every five years. This is the identification number assigned to any powered boat with a 10HP (or greater) motor, not your pleasure craft operator card (luckily, that one currently does not need renewal). You can find more information about this federal requirement at https://tc.canada.ca/en/marine-transportation/vessel-licensing-registration/licensing-pleasure-craft/apply-manage-pleasure-craft-licence-pcl/how-apply
Lead photo: Parade of Lights winner, 2026 (in case you’re wondering, no, “Beauty Eh” is not the identification number for this boat)