CTAG Certification

DETAILS FOR ENROLLMENT

The program, Certified Tidal Angling Guide (TAG) – a provincial certification issued by the Industry Training Authority, was developed over the course of nearly 4 years in collaboration with numerous stakeholders and organizations including:

SFI, Experienced guides and Guide Associations
go2HR – the resource for people in tourism and the Industry Training Authority (ITA)
Fisheries and Oceans Canada
Transport Canada

BC Ministry of Environment
BC Ministry of Jobs, Tourism and Innovation
First Nations representatives
Lodge owners
Independent anglers

The CTAG program establishes best practices and standards for saltwater guides in BC ensuring the highest level of customer service and safety standards in North America.

For more information on CTAG visit the Industry Training Authority

EXPERIENCED GUIDES CAN CHALLENGE THE
CTAG PROGRAM AND BECOME CTAG MEMBERS

Experienced guides need only to provide evidence of 750 hours guiding experience and verification of all Transport Canada required courses and will then be eligible to challenge the certification.

In addition to satisfying all regulatory requirements, the SFI CTAG membership program, available only to TAG certified guides, provides a unique and powerful way to promote your business and a distinct and world-class recreational fishery in BC. Benefits to CTAG members are listed in the member benefits section of this site.

DOWNLOADS AND LINKS

CTAG Challenge Application for Experienced Guides

Untrained or beginning guides: Check the following links to find Transport Canada approved training provides in your area: First Aid Training and Transport Canada Approved Training Providers.

TAG Application Instructions – How to Apply

TAG Application Form

TAG Certified Tax Credit Application (Ministry of Finance link here for additional information)

CTAG Standards

SFI CTAG Backgrounder

Transport Canada – Small Vessel Compliance Program

SFI CTAG Membership Enrollment Form

Medical and Dental Benefits – SFI partner ICBA

SFI CTAG Liability Insurance – Coast Underwriters