The Ontario government appears to be set to pass a new bill that would make it mandatory for children aged 12 and under to wear lifejackets on boats.
The legislation, which was originally tabled back in April, was brought forward in committee Monday. It is likely to pass when Members of Provincial Parliament return to the Legislature in the fall.
According to Canadian law, every watercraft must have lifejackets or personal flotation devices for every person on board.The new provincial legislation would do just that—requiring children aged 12 and under to wear lifejackets while on a “pleasure boat” or while being towed behind one using recreational water equipment.Parents, guardians or other adults supervising children could be subject to a fine of up to $200 if they do not comply.
Joshua was wearing a life jacket during the day, but at that moment, he was not,” Ghamari said in the legislature on April 25. “Accidents are the leading cause of death for children in Canada, and not wearing a life jacket is the number one risk factor for drowning while boating.”
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