Tax will punish dealers, manufacturers, and middle-class workers The federal government’s proposed luxury tax on new boats will likely lead to significant job losses and could result in far less... Read More
Federal Government Winds Down Major COVID-19 Business Support Programs
Earlier this month, federal Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland announced the end of broad-based support programs intended to support businesses through the economic turbulence of the pandemic. This in... Read More
NMMA Canada and the Industry’s Role in Boating Safety
For many years, NMMA has taken a proactive approach to help ensure more people boat safely. In Canada, Boating industry stakeholders probably know that NMMA actively participates in several Transport ... Read More
The Problem with E15
With the presidency of Joe Biden well underway in the United States, climate change and clean energy has vaulted to the top of the priority list—second only to defeating COVID-19 and getting America’s... Read More
NMMA Canada Stands Up for Rental Boat Businesses to Preserve Safety Checklist
With the boost in popularity that recreational boating has enjoyed in Canada this past year, the need for modern marine security and safety regulations is more pressing than ever. The record numbers o... Read More
Now is the time to invest in renewing Canada’s outdoor recreation infrastructure
Note: this piece was originally published in the July 22, 2020 edition of the Hill Times. With warmer weather sweeping across much of our country, Canadians are venturing outside and looking for safe... Read More
New NAFTA / CUSMA / USMCA Coming-into-Force: What Businesses Need to Know
With the new Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA) coming into force on July 1st, NMMA is reminding members to review the changes that pertain to the recreational boating industry. Members are... Read More
Boating Access Across Canada: May 2020 Update
Successive provinces have announced plans to gradually reopen the economy and ease restrictions around outdoor activities. For example, following joint advocacy by NMMA and Boating Ontario, the Ontar... Read More
Connor Industries Receives $1 million FedNor Contribution
(from left to right) Terry Sheehan, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Economic Development and Official Languages (FedNor); Sara Anghel, President – NMMA Canada; Bill Connor, President – Conn... Read More
COVID-19 Provincial and Territorial Restrictions and Closures
Updated: January 12, 2021 BRITISH COLUMBIA Reopening Plan: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/safety/emergency-preparedness-response-recovery/covid-19-provincial-support/bc-restart-plan BC's reopen... Read More