National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) Canada
Registration:
22
of
26
(2022-12-08
to
2023-01-03)
Grant, Contribution or Other Financial Benefit
- CanExport for Associations application for trade mission; Boating safety contribution program
Grant, Contribution or Other Financial Benefit, Legislative Proposal, Bill or Resolution, Policies or Program
- Advocate for the recreational boating sector and propose targeted funding and supports in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Grant, Contribution or Other Financial Benefit, Policies or Program
- Funding for research and development in marine hybrid and electric propulsion. Incentives to promote green, carbon-neutral manufacturing processes. Support for Electric Vehicle charging infrastructure at marinas and boating access points.
Legislative Proposal, Bill or Resolution
- Oppose the government's luxury tax on new boats over $250,000.
Policies or Program
- Tourism promotion with regard to the government's announcement to develop a National Tourism Strategy for Canada. Meet with MPs and other officials to raise the profile of our industry and why it needs a place in the tourism strategy
Policies or Program, Regulation
- Promote modernized marine regulations that strengthen on-water safety and minimize burden on recreational boaters and businesses. This includes improvements to the pleasure craft licensing system and Pleasure Craft Operator Competency Program.
Regulation
- Advocate for changes and further consultation on Environment and Climate Change Canada's proposed ban on the manufacture, use, sale and import of decabromodiphenyl ethane (DBDPE) - specifically amendments to address the potential negative health and safety; economic; and trade impacts.