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NMMA Canada hosts successful industry breakfast

by National Marine Manufacturers Association 1 Feb 2024 15:02 PST
NMMA Canada industry breakfast © National Marine Manufacturers Association

Last week, on the sidelines of the Toronto International Boat Show (TIBS), NMMA Canada was pleased to gather industry leaders, experts and association members to share key insights and strategies to help shape the future of recreational boating in Canada.

The sold-out event was a tremendous success, fostering discussions that will undoubtedly impact the recreational boating industry in the months and years to come. Executive-Director of NMMA Canada, Marie-France MacKinnon, in her inaugural industry breakfast, reviewed industry and economic data from 2023 and provided insights into the post-pandemic era of the sector in Canada. Mackinnon also shared strategies for NMMA Canada's upcoming government relations initiatives— including issues like VORR, mandatory wear, right to repair, and reducing the industry's carbon footprint.

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