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
Legislative Proposal, Bill or Resolution
- Bill S-221 in Senate: An Act Concerning Personal Watercraft in Navigable Waters follow the bill in the Senate and argue against its passage as it does not adequately address the issues and is biased against the use of personal watercraft in Canada
Policies or Program
- Service Canada - Boat Licensing process - Service Canada and Transport Canada have worked with Marine delears the last few years in an effort to set up an on-line e-licensing program. It is to be a pilot program initially and then a full on-line program where marine dealers would apply on-line for the licensing of boats. We are not seeking changes in the licesning process, just the way one can obtain it. There have been delays due to some regulatory changes which are not yet law - working with staff at Transport Canada and Minister's office at Service Canada to help ensure the program proceeds.
- 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
Regulation
- Environment Canada - engine emission regulations. Our industry is affected by the off-road engine emission regulations currently before Canada Gazette 1 and we need to work with the regulation setting group to ensure outboard engines are fairly treated and that the regulations mirror the U.S. Environmental Protection Act.
- Transport Canada Shipping Act - Small Vessel Regulations - provide written submission (May 25, 2009) to staff with specific comments about the regulations which were at Canada Gazette Part 1 until May 25, 2009. Staff have confirmed that they have received comments (3 page letter) and will respond). Changes are quite minor and in many cases just slight wording changes or suggestions to mirror the U.S. regulatory regime in an effort to streamline recreational boating regulations across North America.
Communication Techniques
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Written communication
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Oral communication
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Grass-roots communication
Government Institutions
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Canadian Transportation Agency (CTA)
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Environment Canada
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Finance Canada (FIN)
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Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)
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Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada (DFAITC)
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House of Commons
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Industry Canada
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Members of the House of Commons
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Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
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Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
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Senate of Canada
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Service Canada (ServCan)
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Statistics Canada (StatCan)
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Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB)
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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,
Executive Director/Vice Presidnet, Government Relations & Public Affairs
Organization's membership or classes of membership
manufacturers and distributors of boats, engines, trailers, accessories and gear.
Government funding
No government funding was received during the last completed financial year.
In-house Organization Contact Information
Address:
14 McEwan Dr. W
Unit 8
Bolton, ON L7E 1H1
Canada
Telephone number:
905-951-4048
Fax number:
866-877-8407
Lobbyists Details
Employees who lobby for the organization
- Sara Anghel,
Vice President, Government Relations & Public Affairs |
No public offices held
