If this company is charging $25, whatever cut the Gov gets isn't gonna make it worth it to them. They want some assurance that boaters are boating safely and know the basics. Government might keep a database, but might not have a way to get you a card or notice or w/e saying that you've passed the test.duttydeals wrote: ↑ Agreed. 100% cash grab. I lost my original license that i had obtained waaaay back in the day. I contacted Transport Canada, they simply told me to contact the company which had provided it to me. The company went tits-up, so I was stuck. Ended up purchasing another license again. I'm under the impression that the government doesn't even keep a database for this stuff.
According to their website, transport canada marine safety spent $61m and made $8m in revenue, and I bet this boating safety thing is peanutes. https://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/corporate-serv ... regulatory