Sept 17, 2024 On September 11, 2024, the CMAC Secretariat sent out a NOTICE OF CONSULTATION: Mandatory Wearing of Personal Flotation Devices & Lifejackets. Transport Canada has launched a public consultation and survey on potential options for the mandatory wearing of personal flotation devices (PFDs) and lifejackets on recreational vessels. This consultation is available on Transport Canada’s Let’s…
Sept 3, 2024 This story was originally published in the NMMA Canada Member Newsletter for August 2024. On August 21, 2024, Transport Canada made headlines with a significant announcement aimed at enhancing marine safety and enforcing compliance with the Canada Shipping Act, 2001. Minister of Transport, Pablo Rodriguez, revealed that the department has taken unprecedented measures to address…
Sept 3, 2024 On August 27th at Bonaire Golf in Coldwater, almost 150 golfers turned out for the annual Boating Ontario Golf Tournament. “Our annual golf tournament is our biggest fundraiser for the MarineWorx Development Fund, said Boating Ontario CEO, Rick Layzell. The support from our members, those who come to play, those who sponsor…
The 30-boat Bluenose fleet at Chester Race WeekCredit: Parker Media Management / www.parker-media.ca Aug 27, 2024 Helly Hansen Chester Race Week has a rich 120-year history and involves four days of racing on the beautiful waters of Mahone Bay. Last weekend’s 134 registered boats and over 1,300 sailors make it the largest race week in a…
Aug 27, 2024 To date, we have been copied on five letters from our readers who have used the template letter we provided previously, to assist in easily writing to the Minister of Transportation to request that funding be reinstated for the CanBoat Distress Flare Collection Program. These letters are very much appreciated, but five…
Aug 7, 2024 Recently, we wrote in Boating Industry Canada News Week Digest, that concerning levels of fiberglass had been discovered in edible marine life in the UK near a harbour where derelict boats were disposed of. We suggested that this and other aspects of fiberglass might someday be restricted and that it would be at least wise and proactive for some…
Aug 27, 2024 The Canadian Safe Boating Council (CSBC) is a volunteer charitable organization. Our mission is to reduce the incidence of injuries and fatalities across Canada that occur as a result of recreational boating activities through innovative, relevant and effective measures. The CSBC recognizes and celebrates people, communities, and companies who understand current boating safety culture, and strive…
Aug 20, 2024 Recently we received the following letter from Mark Pearson at the Victoria MCTS Center, Canadian Coast Guard, Western Region. We wanted to share this with our readers, especially those on the Pacific Coast. We are delighted to see the Canadian Coast Guard keeping current with pleasure craft boating. Ed. Hello, I have been…
Aug 13, 2024 Diane and Paul Reid After 55 years of family ownership, Rigging Shoppe, a marine supply store in Toronto, is excited to announce a new chapter. While some other marine outlets have vanished, the Rigging Shoppe happily lives on and will be there as always. Diane and Paul Reid have taken over ownership,…
Aug 6, 2024 CAPTION: Photo Courtesy of Conrad Kaddu of Boating BC Association (Boating BC Association President Bruce Hayne addressing media. Other participants (from left to right) include Sergeant Darin McDougall, VPD Emergency Response Section – Pacific Pilotage Authority CEO John Wilson, and Sean Baxter, Acting Director of Marine Operations and Harbour Master, Vancouver Fraser Port Authority). Multiple…
Aug 6, 2024 That’s the main takeaway from an eye-opening report from CIBC and data firm Urbanation, which found that 77 per cent of mortgaged investors of newly built condos in the city are upside down on a monthly basis as of the end of last year. That’s up from a little over half two…
Aug 6, 2024 On July 25th 2024, the Canadian Automobile Dealers Association (CADA) published the newest version of its annual Data Report. Providing up-to-date information and economic data to Canadians is a the core of CADA’s mission, and this report remains the best and most comprehensive way of keeping track of all the important trends, market transformations and industry insights…
July 30, 2024 PBO grossly overestimated vessel revenue projections The recent revenue results released by the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) since the luxury tax’s September 2022 implementation confirm the marine industry’s dire predictions of a significant market disruption. Despite strong opposition by the recreational marine industry, the luxury tax implemented an additional 10% tax on boats more than $250,000. Across Canada, recreational…
July 23, 2024 July 23rd, 2024, Ottawa – The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) has released detailed results of revenue collected since the implementation of the luxury tax and they are proving that marine industry projections of a collapse in the market have come to fruition. After months of advocacy by the marine industry on pending impacts, the tax came into force…
July 23, 2024 On Tuesday, July 16th, severe flooding in 16 Mile Creek and Oakville Harbour led to a significant rescue operation involving Oakville Marine Search and Rescue (OMSAR), the Halton Police Marine Unit, and the town of Oakville. It was part of a severe weather pattern that hit the Southern Ontario / Greater Toronto Area. CBC…
July 16, 2024 Volvo Penta expands its range of remanufactured drivelines for marine customers. This new offer expands the remanufacturing range of products to include complete engines D13, D8, D4 and D6 and the complete Inboard Performance System (IPS) range. The expanded offer will vastly enhance customer experience with swift off-the-shelf delivery and easy installation, thereby maximizing uptime, all backed…
July 16, 2024 The following story follows up the article published in the July 3rd edition of Marine Industry News from the UK that was re-published with permission in the July 9th edition of Boating Industry Canada News Week Digest. This story ran in the July 5th edition of Marine Industry News from the UK….
Regular readers of Boating Industry Canada News Week Digest know that we are concerned about the loss of options for boaters to dispose of their expired Distress Flares.
July 9, 2024 The following story was written and published in the July 3rd edition of Marine Industry News from the UK. The following story should be of great concern to the global boat manufacturing industry – Andy Adams – Editor – Boating Industry Canada News Week Digest A new study has revealed worrying levels…
July 2, 2024 In preparation for the Canada Day Weekend, Boating Industry Canada News Week Digest contacted Bruce Hayne, Executive Director at Boating BC to discuss some recent boating mishaps and to talk about what we can each do as a boater. With the Canada Day weekend approaching, Boating BC Association is encouraging everyone who may be…