For a motorized craft no greater than 6 metres (19 feet 8 inches) in length, the following equipment is required:
-An appropriately sized, Canadian-approved personal flotation device (PFD) or lifejacket, for each person on board;
-A buoyant heaving line (15 metres in length);
-Manual propelling device or anchor with at least 15 metres of rope, cable or chain;
-Bailer or hand pump;
-Sound-signalling device;
-Navigation lights if the craft is used between sunset and sunrise or during periods of reduced visibility, i.e. mist and rain;
- A class 5BC fire extinguisher for any craft equipped with an inboard motor, fixed fuel tank, and/or any fuel-burning cooking, heating or refrigeration units;
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A waterproof flashlight or 3 Canadian approved flares (type A, B or C flares);
A vessel license if your craft is outfitted, even temporarily, with any motor of 10 hp (7.5 kW) or more. Ensure your vessel is properly marked and you carry a copy of the vessel license.
The two last items (in yellow) are not mandatory if your craft is not equipped with a motor (canoe, kayak, etc.).
http://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/marinesafety...pment-3018.htm
Your kit probably contains a water proof flashlight in place of the flares.