Boating this summer? If you need to enter Canadian waters, even just to refuel, you must report to the CBSA.

Transcript

Border Services Officer speaking from a pier.

Border Services Officer: Here's another question. True or False?

If you enter Canadian waters just to fuel up your vessel, you need to report to the CBSA?

This is true.

Failing to report is a minimum fine of $1,000.

Other risks involve charges or being denied entry into Canada in the future.

See the caption below for more information on how to report in.