Personal Watercraft Boats in Ontario Need the Following

They may also ask you to identify the required safety equipment in your boat.

Personal Watercraft (PWC)

One approved personal flotation device (PFD) or lifejacket of appropriate size for everyone on board. Each device must have the Department of Transport Canada or Canadian Coast Guard/Fisheries and Oceans label and be in good working order..
A buoyant heaving line at least 15 metres (50 feet) long
A watertight flashlight or three Canadian approved type A B or C flares
A sound signalling device or appliance
Approved navigation lights if the craft is operated after sunset, before sunrise or in periods of restricted visibility (The Canadian Coast Guard and PWC manufacturers advice against operating these vessels at night)
A paddle, oar, or other manual propelling device or an anchor with at least 15 metres (50 feet) of cable, rope and/or chain
One bailer or manual water pump with enough hose to pump water from the bilge over the side of the vessel
One Class 5BC fire extinguisher

NOTE 6, 7, and 8 are not required if all people on board are wearing approved flotation devices

Pleasure Craft over 6 metres (20 feet) but less than 8 metres (26 feet)

One approved personal flotation device (PFD) or lifejacket of appropriate size for everyone on board. Each device must have the Department of Transport Canada or Canadian Coast Guard/Fisheries and Oceans label and be in good working order.
A buoyant heaving line at least 15 metres (50 feet) long – or – one approved lifebuoy with an outside diameter of 61 centimetres or 76.2 centimetres (24 or 30 inches) attached to a buoyant line at least 15 metres (50 feet) long
A re-boarding device (ladder) if the freeboard of the vessel is greater than 0.5 metres (20 inches)
A paddle, oar, or other manual propelling device or an anchor with at least 15 metres (50 feet) of cable, rope and/or chain
A watertight flashlight
Six Canadian approved type A B or C flares. Signalling devices are not required if the vessel operates in a river, canal or lake and can be no more than one mile from shore – or – if it is engaged in an official competition or in final preparation for official competition and has no sleeping arrangements
One Class 5BC fire extinguisher if the craft is a power-driven vessel and another 5BC fire extinguisher if the vessel has a fuel burning cooking, heating or refrigeration appliance
One bailer or manual water pump with enough hose to pump water from the bilge over the side of the vessel
A sound signalling device or appliance (whistle or air horn)
Approved navigation lights if the craft is operated after sunset, before sunrise or in periods of restricted visibility