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
- 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.
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 Tourism Commission (CTC)
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Canadian Transportation Agency (CTA)
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Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
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Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev)
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Finance Canada (FIN)
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Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)
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Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
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House of Commons
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Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
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Infrastructure Canada (INFC)
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Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
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Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
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Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
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Public Safety Canada (PS)
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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)
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Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC)
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
James Wielgosz,
Director of Government Relations
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:
2022-09-30
List of Government Funding
Government Institution
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Funding Received in Last Financial Year
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Funding Expected in Current Financial Year
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Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
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$92,974.00
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Yes
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In-house Organization Contact Information
Address:
12612 Hwy. 50
Unit #12A
Bolton, ON L7E 1T6
Canada
Telephone number:
905-951-4057
Lobbyists Details
Employees who lobby for the organization