The Canadian government’s proposed luxury tax on new boats valued at CA $250,000 – originally scheduled to take effect January 1, 2022 – is expected to be fully implemented in the weeks to come. A spo... Read More
A recent economic analysis, An Economic Evaluation of the Proposed Luxury Boat Tax, conducted by Jack Mintz, Ph.D., at the School of Public Policy at the University of Calgary, in conjunction with Fre... Read More
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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