Working in CANADA...?

**Rocket187um** · November 3rd, 2009, 04:34 AM

Is it possible to work in Canada on a USCG license? Is there some kind of crossover? Regardless of the immigration issue, is it possible? Any information would be helpful.

**Captain Electron!!** · November 3rd, 2009, 07:21 AM

Originally Posted by Rocket187um

Is it possible to work in Canada on a USCG license? Is there some kind of crossover? Regardless of the immigration issue, is it possible? Any information would be helpful.

No to sailing on a US license unless you're on a special project setup by the CA Government.

There is no crossover path . .

Sorry to be a wet blanket

**Rocket187um** · November 3rd, 2009, 09:24 AM

Thank you for your reply.
What are your sources? I'd like to read the laws that state that information.

**Captain Electron!!** · November 3rd, 2009, 12:17 PM

Originally Posted by Rocket187um

Thank you for your reply.
What are your sources? I'd like to read the laws that state that information.

Transport Canada . .

**Sharp21** · November 5th, 2009, 01:27 AM

I believe if you are working on the great lakes for a US company you can trade into Canada.
S.

**Captain Electron!!** · November 5th, 2009, 10:41 AM

Originally Posted by Sharp21

I believe if you are working on the great lakes for a US company you can trade into Canada.
S.

Sorry, but no . .

I spent 3 months on Canadian Lakers this year as a training observer, working in conjunction with one of the big Canadian "Laker" training Colleges . . Back in the 60's and early 70's (IIRC) there were some loopholes by which Americans could squeek in due to a shortage of Canadian Mariners, but there are so many Canadians on the beach right now that they've closed all of those long ago.