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The government publishes the law. We explain what to actually do. Every guide maps a regulation to plain-English answers — then connects you to the exact products that make you compliant.

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§ IFlagship Guides — Priority Reading

Six guides, read these first.

  1. 01⚠ Wave 1 · 31 Mar 2026

    Your Boat Licence Is Expiring

    SOR/2025-272 killed lifetime PCLs. 2.5 million boats must renew by wave. Wave 1 expires March 31, 2026. What Transport Canada doesn't tell you about your hull markings.

    VALIDATED AGAINST
    SOR/2025-272
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  2. 02

    Ontario Truck Compliance Checklist

    CVOR number, registered owner name, GVW rating — O.Reg 424/97 explained. What MTO inspectors look for at the Vineland scale and the door diagram nobody shows you.

    VALIDATED AGAINST
    O.REG 424/97
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  3. 03

    Cross-Border Trucker Compliance

    What Canada requires (CVOR) vs what the US requires (USDOT/FMCSA). Side-by-side table. What officers check at Lewiston-Queenston.

    VALIDATED AGAINST
    FMCSA 49 CFR 390
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  4. 04⚠ Enforcement active

    CRA T4A Trucking Compliance

    Moratorium lifted Dec 2025. $100/slip + $25/day penalties. $77M enforcement budget. While you fix your books, is your truck compliant too?

    VALIDATED AGAINST
    CRA T4A
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  5. 05

    Drone Registration Labels

    CARs 900.14 says "clearly visible." They don't say WHERE to put it, what survives a crash, or why Sharpie fades after one season. Placement guide by drone model.

    VALIDATED AGAINST
    CARs 900.14
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  6. 06⚠ New requirement

    Sailboat Owners — Licence Required Dec 2027

    First time in Canadian history: wind-powered craft over 6m need PCL numbers on the hull. 300,000+ sailboats affected. We're telling you first.

    VALIDATED AGAINST
    New mandate
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§ IIReference Library — Deep Dives

Twenty-one more, by category.

01

Commercial Trucking — Ontario

  1. 01

    CVOR Requirements Ontario

    Complete guide to CVOR number display, company name, and GVW marking requirements under the Highway Traffic Act.

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  2. 02

    MTO Truck Lettering Requirements

    What the Ministry of Transportation requires on every commercial vehicle door in Ontario.

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  3. 03

    GVW Display Requirements Ontario

    Gross Vehicle Weight marking specifications for Ontario commercial vehicles.

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  4. 04

    MTO Roadside Inspection Guide

    What officers check first, CVSA inspection levels, and how to prepare without guesswork.

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02

Cross-Border & USDOT

  1. 01

    USDOT Number for Canadian Carriers

    FMCSA registration, display requirements (49 CFR 390.21), and cross-border compliance for Canadian fleets.

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  2. 02

    Cross-Border Vehicle Marking Guide

    How to display both CVOR/NSC and USDOT numbers when operating across the Canada-US border.

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03

Commercial Trucking — Other Provinces

  1. 01

    Alberta Vehicle Marking Requirements

    Alberta NSC system, Traffic Safety Act requirements, CPA enforcement, and fleet compliance.

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  2. 02

    Quebec SAAQ Vehicle Lettering

    NIR number display, French language requirements under Bill 96, and Contrôle Routier inspections.

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  3. 03

    BC Vehicle Marking Requirements

    CVSE requirements, weigh scale inspections, carrier safety ratings, and mountain highway rules.

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04

Fleet Operations & Audit Prep

  1. 01

    Fleet Compliance Audit Preparation

    Step-by-step guide to preparing for an MTO facility audit. Documents, timelines, and common findings.

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  2. 02

    How to Start a Trucking Company in Ontario

    CVOR registration, insurance, vehicle requirements, driver qualifications, and realistic startup costs in CAD.

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05

Marine & Boating

  1. 01

    Boat Registration Marking Rules

    PCL number display specifications, Transport Canada requirements, and provincial variations.

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  2. 02

    Complete Boat Registration Guide

    PCL vs vessel registration, display specs, provincial rules, enforcement, and seasonal checklist.

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  3. 03

    Vessel Official Number & Port of Registry

    Registered vessel marking: official number, vessel name on the bows, and port of registry on the stern.

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  4. 04

    Sea-Doo & Jet Ski Registration Numbers

    PWC display rules, curved-hull placement challenges, and the 75 mm federal spec.

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  5. 05

    Boat Registration Numbers Manitoba

    Why Manitoba boat licensing is federal, PCL display rules, and border-water notes.

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06

Aviation & Drones

  1. 01

    Aircraft Registration Marking

    CARs Standard 222 requirements for Canadian-registered aircraft tail numbers.

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  2. 02

    Drone Registration Canada

    Transport Canada RPAS rules for drones 250g–25kg. Basic and advanced operations.

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  3. 03

    Complete Drone Marking Guide

    Registration display specs, pilot certification, commercial operations, and enforcement penalties.

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07

Powersports

  1. 01

    Snowmobile & ATV Registration Ontario

    Ontario registration number display requirements for snowmobiles and ATVs.

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  2. 02

    Snowmobile & ATV Marking Across Canada

    Province-by-province registration display rules. Ontario, Quebec, Alberta, BC compared.

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08

Property & Building

  1. 01

    Ontario Fire Code Occupancy Signs

    When occupancy load signs are required, specifications, and Fire Marshal enforcement.

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  2. 02

    Complete Fire Code Signage Guide

    Every sign your building needs: occupancy, fire route, exit, FDC, standpipe, AODA accessibility.

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