Registration - In-house Organization

National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) Canada / Marie France MacKinnon, Executive Director

Registration Information

In-house Organization name: National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) Canada
Responsible Officer Name: Marie France MacKinnon, Executive Director
Responsible Officer Change History
Initial registration start date: 2008-03-24
Registration status: Active
Registration Number: 955217-16924

Associated Communications

Total Number of Communication Reports: 176

Monthly communication reports in the last 6 months: 2

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Lobbying Information

Subject Matters

Consumer Issues
Employment and Training
Energy
Environment
Fisheries
Industry
Infrastructure
International Trade
Regional Development
Small Business
Sports
Taxation and Finance
Tourism
Transportation

Subject Matter Details

Grant, Contribution or Other Financial Benefit

Global Opportunities For Associations (GOA) 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.

Legislative Proposal, Bill or Resolution

Oppose the government's proposal for a 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.

Communication Techniques

Written communication
Oral communication
Grass-roots communication

Government Institutions

Canadian Tourism Commission (CTC)
Canadian Transportation Agency (CTA)
Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
Finance Canada (FIN)
Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)
Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
House of Commons
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
Infrastructure Canada (INFC)
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
Public Safety Canada (PS)
Senate of Canada
Service Canada (ServCan)
Statistics Canada (StatCan)
Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB)
Transport Canada (TC)

In-house Organization Details

Description of the organization's activities

NMMA is the leading non-profit association representing the recreational boating industry. NMMA member companies produce more than 80 percent of the boats, engines, trailers, accessories and gear used by boaters in North America. The association is dedicated to industry growth through programs in public policy, market research and data, product quality assurance and marketing communications. Our mission is simple. We are committed to being a leader; in promoting boating, advocacy with government and providing value added services to foster the financial success of the marine industry

Responsible officer name and position during the period of this registration

SARA ANGHEL, President

Organization's membership or classes of membership

manufacturers and distributors of boats, engines, trailers, accessories and gear.

Government funding

End date of the last completed financial year: 2020-09-30

List of Government Funding
Government Institution	Funding Received in Last Financial Year	Funding Expected in Current Financial Year
Global Affairs Canada (GAC)	$74,243.00	Yes

In-house Organization Contact Information

Address:
12612 Hwy. 50
Unit #12A
Bolton, ON L7E 1T6
Canada

Telephone number: 905-951-4048

Lobbyists Details

Employees who lobby for the organization

Sara Anghel, President | No public offices held
James Wielgosz, Director of Federal & Provincial Government Relations | Designated public offices held

National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) Canada

The following names have been used on or after July 2, 2008

The following names have been used on or after July 2, 2008
Name	From	To
National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) Canada	2008-12-31	current

The following names have been used before July 2, 2008

National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) Canada

National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) Canada

Responsible Officer History
Responsible Officer Name	From (YYYY-MM-DD)	To (YYYY-MM-DD)
Marie France MacKinnon	2023-05-01	Current
James Wielgosz	2022-12-08	2023-05-01
SARA ANGHEL	2008-03-24	2022-12-08

List of Public Offices Held
Position	Period Held	Last Date Designated Public Office Held
Senior Policy Advisor Minister of Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development, Minister's Office	June 2013 to April 2014	April 25, 2014
Policy Advisor / Director of Policy Minister of State for Finance, Minister's Office	June 2011 to June 2013	June 3, 2013
Policy Advisor President of the Treasury Board, Minister's Office	May 2010 to May 2011	May 30, 2011
Policy Advisor Minister of State for Democratic Reform, Minister's Office	December 2008 to May 2010	May 3, 2010
Correspondence Writer Office of the Prime Minister, Correspondence	November 2007 to December 2008	December 5, 2008

Date Modified:: 2025-03-12

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Registration - In-house Organization

National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) Canada / Marie France MacKinnon, Executive Director

Registration Information

Associated Communications

Version 19 of 28 (2021-11-25 to 2022-04-12)

Version 19 of 28 (2021-11-25 to 2022-04-12)

Subject Matters

Subject Matter Details

Grant, Contribution or Other Financial Benefit

Grant, Contribution or Other Financial Benefit, Legislative Proposal, Bill or Resolution, Policies or Program

Legislative Proposal, Bill or Resolution

Policies or Program

Policies or Program, Regulation

Communication Techniques

Government Institutions

Description of the organization's activities

Responsible officer name and position during the period of this registration

Organization's membership or classes of membership

Government funding

In-house Organization Contact Information

Employees who lobby for the organization