Boat owners and other stakeholders are invited to share their boat licensing experiences and suggestions for improvement via the Canal & River Trust's survey – are changes needed for the UK network’s future? An independently led commission is reviewing the legal framework around the Canal & River Trust’s boat licensing. Mr Cowan said: “Over the past 30 years there have been significant changes in the use of the 2,000-mile canal network managed by the Canal & River Trust. We have been asked to review the framework around boat licensing and to explore whether it is appropriate for the network’s future. “As part of the process we are keen to hear from boaters and other stakeholders with a view on boat licensing.