Dec 5, 2023 Nominations are now being accepted for the 2024 National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) Canada Hall of Fame. Inductees in the NMMA Canada Hall of Fame include those who have or continue to, generate substantial and lasting contributions toward advancing the marine industry. The due date for nominations is December 15, 2023. The 2024 NMMA Canada…
Nov 28, 2023 By Andy Adams You have until December 11 to make your opinions heard. In our story in Boating Industry Canada News Week Digest last week about the recent CMAC meetings in Ottawa, we discussed that Transport Canada is considering new regulation in a number of areas. When you participate in this, you…
Nov 28, 2023 The provincial marine associations from across the country, collectively representing over 80,000 jobs and $9.2B in national annual economic impact, announced the formation of a new national association whose mandate will be to represent the interests of recreational boating including recreational boat retailing and brokering, boat and engine & trailer sales, accessories, slip rentals, service, storage, fuel sales and more. Headquartered…
Nov 21, 2023 From the left: Bruce Hayne, Boating BC, Josée Côté, Naustime Quebec, Marie-France Mckinnon, NMMA Canada, Rick Layzell, Boating Ontario To better understand what’s going on with Transport Canada and their oversight of Canada’s marine transportation industry including commercial shipping and recreational boating, I registered to attend the Canadian Marine Advisory Council (CMAC) meetings that…
Nov 21, 2023 The Searial Cleaners are a range of technologies developed by Poralu Marine that address the plastic pollution crisis in our waters. The cleaners are a range of four technologies – three technologies for the water and one technology for the beach. Plastic pollution is a continuous growing crisis around the world. The…
Nov 14, 2023 As editor at Boating Industry Canada News Week Digest, I’m very aware of the labour shortages our industry is experiencing and so I signed up for the November 10, 2023 webinar titled “Labour Shortages in Canada’s Marine Transportation Sector“ to learn more. Julia Murphy from Transport Canada led the webinar and introduced…
Nov 14, 2023 Join hundreds of delegates who have already registered to attend the 2023 Boating BC conference at the Delta Hotels by Marriott Vancouver Delta from November 21-22, 2023. The conference is 75% of its capacity, and the excitement is building for this year’s event, themed “Winning Together – Bet On It” with the entertainment being conveniently…
Nov 7, 2023 In their October newsletter, NMMA Canada alerted their readers that on October 12, the federal government had announced a streamlined process to restrict the use of watercrafts on lakes and rivers. Under this new process, the Minister of Transport has the authority to issue interim orders upon receiving a request from other levels of government, including municipalities….
Nov 7, 2023 Join hundreds of delegates who have already registered to attend the 2023 Boating Ontario conference at Deerhurst taking place November 27-29, 2023. As in the past we have secured an UNBELIEVABLE room rate for you of just $159 per night! The rate is available until November 7th, so call to book your room at the resort as soon as…
The Canadian division of the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) recently announced the election of new officers to its Board of Directors.
Boating Industry Canada recently had the chance to sit down and speak with Stuart McVitty, COO of Bryton Marine Group.
Kerrwil Media Limited (KML) is excited to announce the unveiling of new names and new logos as part of its extensive rebranding initiative.
The International BoatBuilders’ Exhibition and Conference (IBEX) has announced the winners of the 2023 IBEX Innovation Awards Program. 17 products were recognized during the Industry Breakfast and Awards Presentation.
The Ontario Ministry of Labour, Training, and Skills Development, has once again launched “hands-on” career fairs to attract students from Grades 7 to 12 interested in the skilled trades.
The Sea-Doo Switch pontoon boat line has been a smash hit since it exploded onto the market in August of 2021. For 2024, an all-new flagship builds on that success and raises the Switch to an all-new level.
Over the years, the Annapolis Boat Shows have developed a reputation as an excellent venue to debut boats. This year, the Annapolis Powerboat Show (October 5-8) and the Annapolis Sailboat Show (Oct 12-15) will again feature a great selection of premiering boats from manufacturers from around the world.
boot Düsseldorf 2024 is heading for a top result. The international market leaders will again be participating at the world’s largest yachts and water sports show and boot will continue its excellent pre-pandemic results.
The American Boat & Yacht Council (ABYC) Foundation is partnering with the International BoatBuilders’ Exhibition & Conference (IBEX) to host Student Career Day Thursday, Oct. 5, in Tampa, Florida.
NEW – A sales training opportunity for the entire industry! ALL ATTENDEES will benefit by participating in the “Value Based Selling Experience” from Colleen Francis. This program is designed for parts, service and of course sales personnel.
With only a few weeks to go until the ICOMIA World Marinas Conference in Portugal, there is a final call for registrations. Tickets for this event are limited by room capacity so early booking is recommended.