Transport Canada

Canadian national pleasure craft licensing statistics for the month of February 2024

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Transport Canada

Canadian national pleasure craft licensing statistics for the month of January 2024

Mar 5, 2024 The following charts gives the Canadian ple…

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Transport Canada

Canadian national pleasure craft licensing statistics for the month of December 2023

Jan 9, 2024 The following charts gives the Canadian ple…

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Transport Canada

Canadian national pleasure craft licensing statistics for the month of November 2023

Dec 19, 2023 The following charts gives the Canadian pl…

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NMMA Canadian Abstract 2022

NMMA’s 2022 Canadian Abstract: Pre-Owned Markets Sales Trends Now Available

Dec 12, 2023 The latest sales trends report for the pre…

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ICOMIA

ICOMIA – Recreational Boating Industry Statistics 2022

Dec 12, 2023 The International Council of Marine Indust…

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Transport Canada

Canadian national pleasure craft licensing statistics for the month of October 2023

Dec 5, 2023 The following charts gives the Canadian ple…

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NMMA’s 2022 Total Boat Registrations Report Available for Download

Nov 7, 2023 The NMMA 2022 report on total boat registra…

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Transport Canada

Canadian national pleasure craft licensing statistics for the month of September 2023

The following charts gives the Canadian pleasure craft licensing statistics for the month of September 2023.

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Transport Canada

Pleasure Craft Licensing National Report by Province of Residence

Pleasure craft licensing national report by province of residence for August.

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MRAA launches Service Management Study

The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas (MRAA) has launched its 2023 Service Management Survey to identify and benchmark industry averages and performance levels to help dealership service teams improve.

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Transport Canada

Canadian national pleasure craft licensing statistics for the month of July 2023

The following charts gives the Canadian pleasure craft licensing statistics for the month of July 2023.

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Transport Canada

Canadian national pleasure craft licensing statistics for the month of June 2023

The following charts gives the Canadian pleasure craft licensing statistics for the month of June 2023.

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Transport Canada

Canadian national pleasure craft licensing statistics for the month of May 2023

The following charts gives the Canadian pleasure craft licensing statistics for the month of May 2023.

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Boot Study 23

Results of the study “the future of sustainable on-water propulsion”

Study initiated by boot Düsseldorf, developed by European Boating Industry, supported by ADAC and conducted by Sea Teach SL

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Canadian national pleasure craft licensing statistics for the month of February 2023

The following charts gives the Canadian pleasure craft licensing statistics for the month of February 2023.

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Transport Canada

Canadian national pleasure craft licensing statistics for the month of January 2023

The following charts gives the Canadian pleasure craft licensing statistics for the month of January 2023.

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Boating Ontario

Boating Ontario Member – Storage, Shrink Wrap Recycling & Electrification Survey 2023

This is a reminder to all Boating Ontario Members that the association needs your input. Boating Ontario is working with the Ministry of Environment Conservation and Parks (MECP) to get a better understanding of your facility’s current requirements and what your requirements will be in the future.

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NMMA Boating Abstract

Full 2021 U.S. Recreational Boating Statistical Abstract now available

NMMA’s complete 2021 U.S. Recreational Boating Statistical Abstract is now available for member download on nmma.org. The report spans 2008-2021, with data and insights on trends in industry growth and shifts in market behavior.

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Transport Canada

Canadian national pleasure craft licensing statistics for the month of December 2022

The following charts gives the Canadian pleasure craft licensing statistics for the month of December 2022.

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Transport Canada

National Canadian pleasure craft licensing statistics for the month of November 2022

The following charts gives the Canadian pleasure craft licensing statistics for the month of November 2022.

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NMMA 2021 Canadian Boating Statistical Abstract

NMMA’s 2021 Canadian Boating Statistical Abstract is now available

The Recreational Boat and Marine Engine Exports & Imports section of NMMA’s 2021 Canadian Boating Statistical Abstract is now available. This section covers exports and imports from and to Canada spanning 2012 to 2021.

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Transport Canada

Canadian national pleasure craft licensing statistics for the month of October 2022

The following charts gives the Canadian pleasure craft licensing statistics for the month of October 2022.

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MRAA 22 Compensation Study

MRAA releases 2022 Compensation Study Results

On October 10, 2022, The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas announced that it has released its 2022 MRAA Compensation Study results, which detail the compensation ranges for 37 common positions from five job families: front office, sales, service, parts and accessories, and marina.

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Transport Canada

Canadian national pleasure craft licensing statistics for the month of September 2022

Canadian national pleasure craft licensing statistics for the month of September 2022.

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Now Available: 2021 Canadian Boating Statistical Abstract – Retail Markets Report

The 2021 Canadian Boating Statistical Abstract’s Retail Markets Report is now available for member download. This report details new recreational boat and marine engine retail sales data for both unit totals and Canadian dollars categorized by size, type and province/territory. 

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Preowned Market Trends

2021 U.S. Boating Statistical Abstract: Pre-owned Boat Market Report now available

The Pre-owned Boat Market section of NMMA’s 2021 U.S. Recreational Boating Statistical Abstract is now available. The report includes retail unit sales data, retail market values, average price information, and pre-owned boat sales trends from 2008-2021.

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Pleasure Craft Licensing statistics for the month of August 2022

The following charts gives the Canadian pleasure craft licensing statistics for the month of August 2022.

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Transport Canada

Pleasure Craft Licensing statistics for the month of July 2022

The following charts gives the Canadian pleasure craft licensing statistics for the month of July 2022.

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NMMA Boating Statistical Abstract

NMMA’s 2021 U.S. Boating Statistical Abstract: Boat and Engine Exports and Imports Report now available

The Boat and Engine Exports and Imports section of NMMA’s 2021 U.S. Recreational Boating Statistical Abstract is now available. This report examines 24 years of historical data on the different categories of recreational boats and marine engines imported to and exported from the U.S. each year.

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Transport Canada

Pleasure Craft Licensing statistics for the month of June 2022

The following charts gives the Canadian pleasure craft licensing statistics for the month of June 2022.

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CYM

Tell us your opinions in the “Canadian Electric Outboard Motor Survey”

We are hearing a lot about electric motors in the marine space, but there is not much product in the retail marketplace yet. Electric motors are hardly new. Elco offered electric motors for marine use starting in 1893!

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Parks Canada

Trent-Severn Waterway draft Management Plan Consultations

Parks Canada is currently seeking feedback on a new Draft Management Plan for the Trent-Severn Waterway and Peterborough Lift Lock National Historic Sites. Your input is important for a shared vision of the next 10 years.

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Boat Wholesale Deliveries

NMMA reports that boat wholesale deliveries are picking up to meet consumer demand

NMMA’s Monthly Shipment Report (MSR) has been updated through January, which shows wholesale shipments of new boats increased 6.1 percent in January 2022, compared to January 2021, and total wholesale boat, engine, and trailer deliveries were up 1.6 percent year over year.

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Transport Canada

Pleasure Craft Licensing statistics for the month of February 2022

The following charts gives the Canadian pleasure craft licensing statistics for the month of February 2022.

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Transport Canada

National pleasure craft licensing stats for the month of January 2022

The following charts gives the Canadian pleasure craft licensing statistics for the month of January 2022.

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Transport Canada

National pleasure craft licensing stats for the month of December 2021

The following charts gives the Canadian pleasure craft licensing statistics for the month of December 2021.      

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Canadian Boating Statistical Abstract

2020 Canadian Boating Statistical Abstract: Retail Markets Report now available

The 2020 Canadian Retail Markets report is now available as a part of the 2020 Canadian Boating Statistical Abstract. This report details new recreational boat and marine engine retail sales data (both unit totals and Canadian dollars) categorized by size, type, and province/territory. Total new boat unit sales across Canada increased 5% compared to 2019.

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Transport Canada

National pleasure craft licensing stats for the month of November 2021

The following charts gives the Canadian pleasure craft licensing statistics for the month of November 2021.  

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2020 Canadian Economic Factoids Report

The 2020 Canadian Economic Factoids report is now available

The 2020 Canadian Economic Factoids report is now available as a part of the 2020 Canadian Boating Statistical Abstract. This report looks at Canadian economic indicators from 2007-2020 and identifies trends impacting the retail markets.

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ICOMIA

ICOMIA Statistics Book 2020 Published

The International Council of Marine Industry Associations (ICOMIA) has released the latest edition of its Recreational Boating Industry Statistics. The ICOMIA Statistics Book, as the only product of its kind, provides a wealth of industry intelligence in one useful reference document.

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Transport Canada

National pleasure craft licensing stats for the month of October 2021

The following are the Canadian Pleasure Craft Licensing statistics for the month of October 2021.

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Transport Canada

National pleasure craft licensing stats for the month of September 2021

The following are the Canadian Pleasure Craft Licensing statistics for the month of September 2021.

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Transport Canada

Canadian National Pleasure Craft Licensing Statistics for August 2021

The following are the Canadian Pleasure Craft Licensing statistics for the month of August 2021.

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Transport Canada

Canadian National Pleasure Craft Licensing Statistics for July 2021

The following are the Canadian Pleasure Craft Licensing statistics for the month of July 2021.

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2020 U.S. Boating Statistical Abstract: Sailboat Sales Trends Now Available

The Sailboat Sales Trends section of NMMA’s 2020 U.S. Recreational Boating Statistical Abstract is now available on NMMA.org. This report includes production and retail unit sales data, export unit sales by length, import unit sales by length, estimated total annual retail sales, and retail sales by length.      

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AMI

Marina Economic Impact Calculator – Valuable AMI Member Benefit

The Marina Economic Impact Calculator – a simple but powerful tool that lets a marina input gross revenues to calculate its impact on the local economy.

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Transport Canada

Pleasure Craft Licensing stats for May and June 2021

The following are the national pleasure craft licensing stats for both the month of May and the month of June 2021.

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NMMA Report

NMMA Report: New Powerboat Sales Remain Strong through April

The NMMA reports that new boat sales in the U.S. remained strong through April, according to the latest New Powerboat Registrations Report. Data shows retail unit sales of new powerboats were up 32 percent on a rolling 12-month (R12M) year-over-year (YOY) basis through April, reflecting the surge in demand and sales over the past year.

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ICOMIA Quarterly Economic Statistics Report 2021

ICOMIA Quarterly Economic Statistics Report 2021 released

ICOMIA has released its latest Q1 2021 economic report covering economic indicators such as inflation rates, gross domestic product growth, car registrations, producer prices, and consumer confidence, in 44 countries across the world.

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NMMA

2020 U.S. Boating Statistical Abstract: Total Industry Sales by Category & State Report Now Available

The Total Industry Sales by Category and State section of NMMA’s 2020 U.S. Recreational Boating Statistical Abstract is now available on NMMA.org.

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Transport Canada

Canadian Pleasure Craft Licensing Statistics for May 2021

The following are the Canadian Pleasure Craft Licensing statistics for the month of May 2021.

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NMMA Canada Stands Up for Rental Boat Businesses to Preserve Safety Checklist

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. 

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Powerboat Shipments Up

Shipments of new powerboats up 23% according to NMMA February 2021 Monthly Shipment Report

NMMA’s Monthly Shipment Report (MSR) has been updated with February 2021 data, which shows wholesale shipments of new powerboats up 23% compared to the 2020 average, and up 9% compared to the 2019 average.

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Transport Canada

Canadian Pleasure Craft Licensing Statistics for April 2021

The following are the Canadian Pleasure Craft Licensing statistics for the month of April 2021.

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European Boating Industry

First-ever European COVID impact study shows mixed impact on industry in 2020, with optimism for coming years

The first-ever study by European Boating Industry, Bundesverband Wassersportwirtschaft e.V., and boot Düsseldorf offers a unique insight into how the recreational boating industry in Europe fared in 2020 given the COVID-19 pandemic.

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AMI 2020 Marina Industry Economic Outlook Report now available

This report covers the economic outlook of the industry using data collected in early 2021 and reflects the 2020 boating season. The report provides information about the health of the industry and other information to help you run your business. AMI collected this data during the COVID-19 crisis.

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Transport Canada

Canadian Pleasure Craft Licensing Statistics for March 2021

The following are the Canadian Pleasure Craft Licensing statistics for the month of March 2021.

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Transport Canada

CANADIAN PLEASURE CRAFT LICENSING STATISTICS FOR FEBRUARY 2021

The following are the Canadian Pleasure Craft Licensing statistics for the month of February 2021.

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AMI Marina Wage Survey - 2020

AMI 2020 MARINA WAGE RATE REPORT NOW AVAILABLE

The AMI 2020 Marina Wage Rate Report is now available and the report includes information on wages for multiple marina specific positions. Data included is the average wage, wage high and low, average years of experience, average hours worked per week, among others.

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Rising Popularity in Sports Fishing Market

RISING POPULARITY OF FISHING VACATION TOURS AND SALES THROUGH E-COMMERCE CHANNELS DRIVING SPORTS FISHING EQUIPMENT MARKET: FACT.MR 

The global sports fishing equipment market surpassed a US$ 2.5 Bn valuation in 2020, and is poised to reflect a moderate rate of growth through the forecast period (2021 and 2031). Sports fishing equipment sales are increasingly driven growing civilian interest in water sports and recreational fishing.

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Transport Canada

NATIONAL PLEASURE CRAFT LICENSING STATISTICS FOR THE MONTH OF JANUARY 2021

Transport Canada has released the Pleasurecraft Licensing statistics for January 2021.

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Boating Industry Canada

MEASURING THE 2021 SALES ENVIRONMENT

This is the ideal time to take the temperature of the 2021 marine industry sales environment. The first-ever Virtual Toronto International Boat Show has just wrapped up and the 2021 Virtual Vancouver International Boat Show is coming up February 24 to 27, 2021.

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Transport Canada

NATIONAL PLEASURE CRAFT LICENSING STATISTICS FOR THE MONTH OF DECEMBER 2020

Transport Canada has released the Pleasurecraft Licensing statistics for December 2020.

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NMMA

NMMA REPORTS THAT U.S. BOAT SALES REACHED 13-YEAR HIGH IN 2020, RECREATIONAL BOATING BOOM TO CONTINUE THROUGH 2021

The National Marine Manufacturers Association(NMMA), representing North American recreational boat, engine and marine accessory manufacturers, reported on January 6th, that retail unit sales of new powerboats in the U.S. increased last year by an estimated 12 percent compared to 2019.

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AMI

AMI 2020 MARINA WAGE RATE REPORT NOW AVAILABLE!

This report includes information on wages for multiple marina specific positions. Data included is the average wage, wage high and low, average years of experience, average hours worked per week, among others. Regional breakdowns are provided.

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Icomia 2019 Statistics Book

REMINDER: ICOMIA 2019 STATISTICS BOOK NOW AVAILABLE

The International Council of Marine Industry Associations (ICOMIA) has released the latest edition of its Recreational Boating Industry Statistics Book and NMMA is providing access to the report for its members at no charge.

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Transport Canada

NATIONAL PLEASURE CRAFT LICENSING STATISTICS FOR THE MONTH OF NOVEMBER 2020

Transport Canada has released the Pleasurecraft Licensing statistics for November 2020.

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NMMA

NMMA REPORTS THAT US POWERBOAT RETAIL SALES REBOUND IN SEPTEMBER

New data from the NMMA show new powerboat retail sales picked up in September after slowing down in July and August following record growth in June. New boat sales were up 22% compared to August and up 9% year to date (YTD) compared to 2019 on a seasonally-adjusted basis.

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Transport Canada

NATIONAL PLEASURE CRAFT LICENSING STATISTICS FOR THE MONTH OF OCTOBER 2020

Transport Canada has released the Pleasurecraft Licensing statistics for October 2020.

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IJC

INTERNATIONAL JOINT COMMISSION PUSHING PUBLIC TO FILL OUT 2020 FLOOD DAMAGE SURVEY

In a recent newsletter from the Coalition to Protect Great Lakes Shorelines, the organization encouraged readers who are affected by Great Lakes water levels to respond to a survey on the International Joint Commission (IJC) website.

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Powerboat Sales

AUGUST REPORT: AMERICAN NEW POWERBOAT RETAIL SALES UP 8 PERCENT

New data from the NMMA show August was another strong month for US new powerboat retail sales, which were up 8% year to date on a seasonally-adjusted basis compared to a year ago.

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Transport Canada

NATIONAL PLEASURE CRAFT LICENSING STATISTICS FOR THE MONTH OF SEPTEMBER 2020

Transport Canada has released the Pleasurecraft Licensing statistics for September 2020.

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NMMA

NMMA REPORTS MARINE CEOS – Q2 SENTIMENTS MORE OPTIMISTIC

We thought the Boating Industry Canada News Week Digest readers would be interested in this research by the NMMA in the United States.

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Transport Canada

NATIONAL PLEASURE CRAFT LICENSING STATISTICS FOR THE MONTH OF AUGUST 2020

Transport Canada has released the Pleasurecraft Licensing statistics for August 2020.

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Transport Canada

NATIONAL PLEASURE CRAFT LICENSING STATISTICS FOR THE MONTH OF JULY 2020

Transport Canada has released the Pleasurecraft Licensing statistics for July 2020.

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AMI

THE 2019 MARINA INDUSTRY ECONOMIC OUTLOOK REPORT 

AMI has announced a new survey and report developed to be an update of the long-standing AMI Marina Trends Report, and you will find similar information within.

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Transport Canada

PLEASURE CRAFT LICENSING STATS FOR THE MONTH OF JUNE 2020

Transport Canada has released the Pleasurecraft Licensing statistics for June 2020.

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Transport Canada

CANADIAN PLEASURE CRAFT LICENSING STATS FOR THE MONTH OF MAY 2020

Transport Canada has released the Pleasurecraft Licensing statistics for May 2020.

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BDC

BDC REPORTS ON PHASING OUT THE LOCKDOWNS: THE ABC’S OF A GRADUAL RECOVERY

The sharpest economic contraction of our lifetimes will be followed by an uneven recovery. For the month of May, BDC has shared their Monthly Economic Letter with important information about what has happened to the Canadian economy in the past 60 days.

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Transport Canada

CANADIAN PLEASURE CRAFT LICENSING STATS FOR THE MONTH OF APRIL 2020

Transport Canada has released the Pleasurecraft Licensing statistics for April 2020.

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CFIB

CFIB BUSINESS BAROMETER®: APRIL BRINGS SOME IMPROVEMENTS IN SMALL BUSINESS CONFIDENCE

Small business confidence edged up at the start of April after its historic descent in March, gaining just under 7 index points to 37.7 on the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB)’s Business Barometer®.

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HOW IS YOUR BUSINESS MANAGING IN THESE CHALLENGING TIMES?

Although the COVID-19 pandemic is affecting the entire globe, we care the most about our friends and associates in Canada’s marine industry. It’s always valuable to know what your peers are doing as well.

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Transport Canada

CANADIAN PLEASURE CRAFT LICENSING STATS FOR THE MONTH OF FEBRUARY 2020

Transport Canada has released the Pleasurecraft Licensing statistics for February 2020.

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THE 2019 MARINA RATES AND INFRASTRUCTURE REPORT IS NOW AVAILABLE

The Association of Marina Industries (AMI) 2019 Marina Rates and Infrastructure survey is now available. AMI surveys are made by marina managers for the marina industry to give you the information you need to be successful. 

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Transport Canada

CANADIAN PLEASURE CRAFT LICENSING STATS FOR THE MONTH OF JANUARY 2020

Transport Canada has released the Pleasurecraft Licensing statistics for January 2020.

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AMI Survey

TAKE THE ALL NEW 2020 MARINA INDUSTRY ECONOMIC SURVEY

New Year, new survey. This survey builds on AMI’s efforts to give you the information you need. The final report, expected to be released in March 2020, will cover the economic outlook of the industry, metrics to understand the health of the industry, and other information to help you run your businesses.

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Transport Canada

CANADIAN PLEASURE CRAFT LICENSING STATS FOR THE MONTH OF DECEMBER 2019

Transport Canada has released the Pleasurecraft Licensing statistics for December 2019.

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NMMA

BOATING INDUSTRY SURVEY ON PROPOSED LUXURY TAX

Canada’s marine trades associations are mounting an important lobbying program to oppose the proposed luxury tax.

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Transport Canada

CANADIAN PLEASURE CRAFT LICENSING STATS FOR THE MONTH OF NOVEMBER 2019

Transport Canada has released the Pleasurecraft Licensing statistics for November 2019.

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Transport Canada

CANADIAN PLEASURE CRAFT LICENSING STATS FOR THE MONTH OF OCTOBER 2019

Transport Canada has released the Pleasurecraft Licensing statistics for October 2019.

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NMMA 2018 Recreational Boating Abstract

NMMA 2018 STATISTICAL ABSTRACT: COMPLETE EDITION NOW AVAILABLE

The complete edition of NMMA’s 2018 U.S. Recreational Boating Statistical Abstract is now available in the Statistics section of NMMA.org. This report is the most comprehensive collection of industry data and a trusted source for recreational boating statistics. 

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Transport Canada

CANADIAN PLEASURE CRAFT LICENSING STATS FOR THE MONTH OF SEPTEMBER 2019

Transport Canada has released the Pleasurecraft Licensing statistics for September 2019.

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Transport Canada

CANADIAN PLEASURE CRAFT LICENSING STATS FOR THE MONTH OF JULY 2019

Transport Canada has released the Pleasurecraft Licensing statistics for July 2019.

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NMMA

NEW POWERBOAT REGISTRATIONS UP 3.3 PERCENT THROUGH MAY IN THE USA

NMMA’s New Powerboat Registration Report with US market stats, has been updated with data through May. Preliminary data from the report shows new powerboat registrations were up 3.3 percent through May on a rolling 12-month year-over-year basis and up 1 percent on a rolling 3-month year-over-year (R3M YOY) basis.  

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Transport Canada

CANADIAN PLEASURE CRAFT LICENSING STATS FOR THE MONTH OF JUNE 2019

Transport Canada has released the Pleasurecraft Licensing statistics for June 2019.

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Transport Canada

CANADIAN PLEASURE CRAFT LICENSING STATS FOR THE MONTH OF MAY 2019

Transport Canada has released the Pleasurecraft Licensing statistics for May 2019.

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NMMA Canada

NMMA CANADA RELEASES FIRST TWO SECTIONS OF THE 2018 CANADIAN RECREATIONAL BOATING STATISTICAL ABSTRACT

The National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) Canada announced today the release of the first two sections of the 2018 Canadian Recreational Boating Statistical Abstract – Economic Facts and Retail Markets (New Boats).

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Transport Canada

CANADIAN PLEASURE CRAFT LICENSING STATS FOR THE MONTH OF APRIL 2019

Transport Canada has released the Pleasurecraft Licensing statistics for April 2019.

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Transport Canada

PLEASURE CRAFT LICENSING STATS FOR THE MONTH OF MARCH 2019

Transport Canada has released the Pleasurecraft Licensing statistics for March 2019.

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Blue gym effect: Boating improves health and wellbeing

Professor Charles Spence, from Oxford University’s Crossmodal Research Laboratory, has researched the benefits of how something he calls the ‘blue gym effect’ can lead to improving health and wellbeing, anxiety reduction, and better sleep patterns.

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Water Levels

Lakes Huron/Michigan could see 3.5 foot drop below record low levels by 2030: study

A study on water levels projects an unprecedented drop of water levels on Lakes Michigan-Huron and Georgian Bay to 1.1 metres (3.5 feet) below the record low by 2030. By 2040, levels may rise to 0.3 metres (one foot) higher than the 1986 record high.

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NMMA REPORTS NEW AMERICAN POWERBOAT REGISTRATIONS UP 4.2 PERCENT IN 2018

NMMA’s latest New Powerboat Registrations Report for the US market shows new powerboat registrations were up 4.2 percent in 2018 compared to 2017. 

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GREAT LAKES-ST. LAWRENCE RIVER ADAPTIVE MANAGEMENT SURVEY

We have just learned from Boating Ontario that there is an important survey in progress that Ontario and Quebec marinas should respond to.

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MFA Time Standards

2019 MARINE FABRICATORS ASSOCIATION TIME STANDARDS MANUAL

The Time Standards Manual was developed in 1996 by the Marine Fabricators Association (MFA), a division of the Industrial Fabrics Association International, to serve as a benchmark that shop owners can use to set fabrication times, with which they can generate competitive labor costs.

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Boating Ontario Parks Canada

TAKE A MOMENT TO SHARE YOUR OPINIONS WITH PARKS CANADA

Boating Ontario has shared with us that as a valued stakeholder, Parks Canada would like to invite you to join in a conversation about user fees, taking place at www.parkscanada.gc.ca/consultations.

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Transport Canada

PLEASURECRAFT LICENSING STATISTICS JANUARY 2019

Transport Canada has released the Pleasurecraft Licensing statistics for January 2019.

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Transport Canada

DECEMBER 2018 PLEASURECRAFT LICENSING

Transport Canada has released the Pleasurecraft Licensing statistics for December 2018

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Transport Canada

VESSEL REGISTRATIONS BY PROVINCE – NOV 2018

Pleasure craft licensing.

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PLEASURE CRAFT LICENSING

National report by province of residence – monthly.      

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Association Maritime Du Quebec

THE QUEBEC MARINE ASSOCIATION – QUESTIONNAIRE FOR PLEASURE BOATERS

The Québec Marine Association (known by its French acronym, AMQ) and the Transat Chair in Tourism of ESG-UQAM asked for your help last year to gather data on people’s boating habits. Your assistance at that time was greatly appreciated.

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NMMA US Power Boats

NMMA JUNE MSR REPORTS US TRADITIONAL POWERBOAT SHIPMENTS UP 8%

We’ve talked extensively in the past weeks in Boating Industry Canada about the booming American market, specifically how the American Boating Market has grown. 

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A LITTLE HELP FOR OUR FRIENDS

Has your business been impacted by the amendments to Ontario’s employment standards, labour relations & occupational health & safety legislation (Bill 148)?      

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AMI Surveys

AMI SURVEY’S 2018 FINANCIAL AND OPERATIONAL BENCHMARK REPORT

The Association of Marina Industries (AMI) 2018 Financial and Operational Benchmark Study. This study was last conducted in 2000 by IMI.       

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ICOMIA STATISTICS BOOK 2017 PUBLISHED

The International Council of Marine Industry Associations (ICOMIA) has released the latest edition of its Recreational Boating Industry Statistics.       

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PLEASURE CRAFT LICENSING FOR AUGUST 2018

Transport Canada has released the Pleasurecraft Licensing statistics for August 2018

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Dolphins

FUNDRAISING CAMPAIGN LAUNCHED FOR 10-YEAR DOLPHIN RESEARCH

Dr. Richard Connor, Professor of Biology at the University of Massachusetts, has embarked on a journey to Shark Bay in the western part of Australia where he has studied a wild population of Indo-Pacific bottlenose dolphins since 1982.

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PLEASURE CRAFT LICENSING FOR JULY 2018

Transport Canada has released the Pleasurecraft Licensing statistics for July 2018

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PLEASURECRAFT LICENSING FOR MAY 2018

Transport Canada has released the Pleasurecraft Licensing statistics for May 2018

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AMI’S MARINA ECONOMIC CALCULATOR – FREE WEBINAR

Open to both Canadian and American marinas, the Association of Marina Industries’ Marina Economic Calculator is a powerful tool that marina operators can use to calculate the impact of their marina on the economy around the marina. 

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Transport Canada

PLEASURE CRAFT LICENSING FOR APRIL 2018

Transport Canada has released the Pleasurecraft Licensing statistics for April 2018

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NMMA Canada

NMMA CANADA RELEASES FIRST TWO SECTIONS OF 2017 RECREATIONAL BOATING STATISTICAL ABSTRACT, REPORTS 4.7 PERCENT INCREASE IN NEW BOAT UNIT SALES

The National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) Canada plans to release on May 2, 2018, the first two sections of the 2017 Canadian Recreational Boating Statistical Abstract 

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AMI Survey

AMI SURVEYS AVAILABLE

The Association of Marina Industries (AMI) has partnered with Marina Dock Age Magazine to complete a portfolio of surveys that provide information on the health, employment trends…

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AMI Survey

AMI RELEASES ANNUAL MARINA TRENDS SURVEY REPORT

The Association of Marina Industries just released the 2017 Marina Trends Survey Report.

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TAKE THE 2018 MARINA OPERATIONS SURVEY

The 2018 Marina Operations Survey is open and will be until February 23th, 2018!

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TELL US WHAT YOU THINK ABOUT HOW TO IMPROVE DISCOVER BOATING

Discover Boating is the industry’s program is to grow recreational boating by generating awareness and interest in the boating lifestyle through the Discover Boating campaign, an integrated marketing strategy that is grounded in sound research.

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VESSEL REGISTRATION STATISTICS FOR OCTOBER 2017

Transport Canada has released the Canadian vessel registration statistics for October 2017

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PCL National Report

VESSEL REGISTRATION STATISTICS FOR AUGUST 2017

Transport Canada has released the Canadian vessel registration statistics for August 2017 and also for the year to date, 2017

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AMI & MDA RELEASE 2017 WAGE RATE SURVEY REPORT

The Association of Marina Industries (AMI) just released the 2017 Wage Rate Survey Report. While the data is from the United States, it will have comparative value for Canadian marina businesses.

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PCL Research

CANADIAN VESSEL REGISTRATION DATA FOR JULY 2017

This reports the Canadian vessel registration data for new and resale boats for the month of July 2017 as well as the year to date.

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Transport Canada

PLEASURECRAFT LICENSING FOR MAY 2017

Transport Canada has released the Pleasurecraft Licensing statistics for May 2017.      

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Transport Canada Survey on PFD

TRANSPORT CANADA SURVEY ON PFD/LIFEJACKET USAGE

To assist Transport Canada’s education and outreach efforts to enhance safety for recreational boaters, work is underway to further examine motivations and policy instruments to increase the wearing of PFDs/lifejackets on board pleasure craft.

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Transport Canada

TRANSPORT CANADA RELEASES ITS PLEASESURE CRAFT LICENCING DATA FOR Q1 2017

Transport Canada has released its Q1 data for the Pleasure Craft Licensing for the first 3 months of 2017.

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