According to Transport Canada, a boat is a boat, take it from there.

Lloyd Sumpter wrote:

Hi,

For the Operator's Card requirement, does an electric trolling-motor
count as a "motor"? The reason I ask is that Near Cove (8ft Walker Bay) is
often fitted with a Minn Kota 30-lb electric, but never a gas outboard.
Does my Lady have to have an Operator's Card to run it? ( I have a card,
but she doesn't) I've looked at the CG website, even the actual
regulations, but can't find a definition of "motor".

Lloyd Sumpter
"Far Cove" Catalina 36