Canadian Power and Sail Squadrons

Canadian Power and Sail Squadrons / Escadrille canadiennes de plaisance (CPS-ECP) is an organization of recreational boaters with about 26,000 members.

CPS offers boating safety courses yearly and provides qualification for the Pleasure Craft Operator Card (PCOC).

Over 26,000 members volunteer their time for CPS to help promote the Boating and Pleasure Craft Operator Card (PCOC) courses to the general public, and providing various services for the membership.

All CPS courses are theoretical (classroom-based), and are typically offered in the evenings at local high schools, libraries and community centers.

Advanced courses offered by CPS include Seamanship (formerly called Piloting), which prepares boaters for travel on Canada's great lakes.

CPS holds a National Conference, rotating to a different region in Canada each year, at which it recognizes its partners and offers seminars on new developments.