Monthly Newsletter

Current Issue August 2010 NMMA Canada E-Newsletter Archive June 2010 May 2010 April 2010 March 2010 January 2010 December 2009 November 2009 September 2009 July 2009 June 2009 May 2009 Mar/Apr 2009 Feb/Mar 2009 January 2009 Nov/Dec 2008 October 2008 September 2008 August 2008 July 2008 June 2008 April/May 2008 March 2008 Jan/Feb 2008

Consumer Information

Information on Obtaining a License for a Boat Service Canada Announcement General Q & A Amendment to Highway Traffic Act Amendment to Highway Traffic Act – June 22, 2006 Bill 209 Ontario boaters caught drinking while boating can now lose their motor vehicle driver's licence for up to one year.

Customer Satisfaction Index (CSI) Program

Canadian CSI Program Information Packet

Discover Boating

No updates at this time.

Exhaust Emissions

Exhaust Emissions Evaporative Emission FAQs Exhaust Emission Standards Marine Spark-Ignition Engine and Off-Road Recreational Vehicle Emission Regulations

Government Relations

Highlights of the Harper Government Budget NMMA Canada Bulletin - January 28, 2009 (pdf) Pre-Budget Submission NMMA Canada Pre-Budget Submission – January 2009 (pdf) Proposed Amendments to the Navigable Waters Protection Act NWPA Study (pdf) Regulations for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships and for Dangerous Chemicals Greywater Proposal – September 2007 (pdf) Proposed Sewage Regulations Revisions - January 2007 (pdf) Environmental Issues No updates at this time. Ottawa Update The House of Commons is Prorogued until Mid March, 2010 Small Vessel License System No updates at this time.

Industry News

Unified Dues Schedule Strengthens NMMA Membership – September 17, 2008 Unified Dues Schedule (pdf) CMMA to become NMMA Canada – December 17, 2007 Frequently Asked Questions (pdf)

North American Safe Boating Awareness Week - May 22-30, 2010

No updates at this time.

Technical Issues

Occupational Exposure Limits for Styrene Notice to Members Canadian Compliance Process Synopsis of Canadian Compliance Process Non-Canadian Builders- Updated July 2009 Construction Standards for Small Vessels (TP1332) Overview from the CMMA Construction Standards for Small Vessels (TP1332) CMAC Small Commercial Vessel Small Commercial Vessel Regulations Lifejacket Standard Regulatory Reform Consultations Canada Shipping Act 2001 Small Vessel Construction Standard CMAC – Fall 2004 Ships Electrical Standards Standards For The Construction Fuel Tank Ventilation New Proposal from Transport Canada