Instructor and Program Policies

Learn how to be better prepared by understanding your insurance coverage, local permit requirements, and accident response steps if an incident occurs.

• Accident Policies
• Insurance Coverage
• Insurance Coverage for Businesses or Organizations
• Local Permits and Certificates of Insurance

Review the policies for maintaining and renewing instructor certification.

• Keeping Your Instructor Certification Active
• How to Run a Certification Maintenance Clinic

Review the standards of conduct that keep paddling environments safe, inclusive, and respectful — covering expected behaviour, complaint and discipline procedures, intoxicants, privacy, and liability.

• Code of Conduct
• Grievanc­e and Discipline Policy
• Intoxicants Policy
• Privacy Policy
• Disclaimer

Understand the first aid certification requirements and safety standards that apply to Paddle Canada programs.

• First Aid Certification Requirements and Standards

Find the administrative policies, fees, waivers, and templates needed to run and report Paddle Canada programs.

• Course Administration Policies
• Important Notes for all Courses and Participants
• FAQ's
• Course and Membership Fees
• Waiver Forms
• Certification Card Templates
• Logos

Review the policies governing course structure, prerequisites, assessment, and delivery across Paddle Canada programs.

• Assessment Guidelines for Skill Courses
• Assessment Guidelines for Instructor Courses
• Exemptions from Some Skills or Instructor Course Prerequisites
• Instructor Certification Through Mentorship
• Minimum Course Length
• Paddle Canada Clinics
• Policies and Definitions Pertaining to Course Roles
• Safety Boater Policies for Courses or Programs

Stay current with the latest updates and revisions made to each Paddle Canada discipline program.

• Big Canoe Program Recent Changes
• Camping Program Recent Changes
• Canoe Poling Program Recent Changes
• Coastal Canoeing Program Recent Changes
• Lake Canoe Program Recent Changes
• Moving Water Canoe Program Recent Changes
• River Kayak Program Recent Changes
• Sea Kayak Program Recent Changes
• Stand Up Paddleboard Program Recent Changes
• Style Canoeing Program Recent Changes