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Lobbying by National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) Canada: its registrations, its lobbyists, the bills it has named and every meeting it has reported with federal office holders since November 2021.

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Organization

National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) Canada

Meetings this Parliament
5
With MPs
5
Since Nov 2021
50
Active registrations
1

Most recent reported meeting: Jun 11, 2026.

Registrations in effect

In-house (organization) In effect since Jun 10, 2026 Receives government funding

Filed by Marie France MacKinnon, Executive Director

Lobbyists

  • Marie-France MacKinnon · Executive Director

Institutions they may lobby: Canadian Tourism Commission (CTC), Canadian Transportation Agency (CTA), Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC), Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev), Finance Canada (FIN), Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO), Global Affairs Canada (GAC), House of Commons, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED), Intergovernmental Affairs Secretariat (IGA), Natural Resources Canada (NRCan), Prime Minister's Office (PMO), Public Safety Canada (PS), Senate of Canada, Service Canada (ServCan), Statistics Canada (StatCan), Transport Canada (TC), Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB), Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC)

What they're lobbying on (9)
  • Advocate for infrastructure funding for recreational marine activities.
  • Advocate for targeted funding for research and development in marine hybrid and electric propulsion, as well as incentives to promote green, carbon-neutral manufacturing processes and support for electric vehicle charging infrastructure at marinas and boating access points.
  • Advocate for targeted funding and supports for recreational marine infrastructure, boating safety, and the management of aquatic invasive species.
  • Advocate for modernized marine regulations that strengthen on-water safety and minimize burden on recreational boaters and businesses.
  • Advocate for continued access to CanExport for Associations.
  • Advocate for tariff remission on recreational marine products impacted by cross-border duties.
  • Tourism promotion with regard to the government's announcement to develop a National Tourism Strategy for Canada. Meet with MPs and other officials to raise the profile of our industry and why it needs a place in the tourism strategy
  • Promote modernized marine regulations that strengthen on-water safety and minimize burden on recreational boaters and businesses. This includes improvements to the pleasure craft licensing system and Pleasure Craft Operator Competency Program.
  • Advocate for changes and further consultation on Environment and Climate Change Canada's proposed ban on the manufacture, use, sale and import of decabromodiphenyl ethane (DBDPE) - specifically amendments to address the potential negative health and safety; economic; and trade impacts.

Registration 955217-16924-32. Look it up in the official Registry

Reported meetings

Spreadsheet

Filed by Sara Anghel (35), Marie France MacKinnon (15).

  • Reported by Marie France MacKinnon · In-house (organization)

    • Chris Bittle · Member of Parliament
    • Kendal Hembroff · Associate Assistant Deputy Minister, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    • Katie Durling · Director General, Industry Policy, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    • James Achoneftos · Director, Consumer Products Manufacturing, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    and 1 more
    • François Rivest · Director General, Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
    Advocate for infrastructure funding for recreational marine activities. Read more

    Promote modernized marine regulations that strengthen on-water safety and minimize burden on recreational boaters and businesses. This includes improvements to the pleasure craft licensing system and Pleasure Craft Operator Competency Program.

    Tourism promotion with regard to the government's announcement to develop a National Tourism Strategy for Canada. Meet with MPs and other officials to raise the profile of our industry and why it needs a place in the tourism strategy

    Advocate for continued access to CanExport for Associations.

    Advocate for tariff remission on recreational marine products impacted by cross-border duties.

    Advocate for targeted funding for research and development in marine hybrid and electric propulsion, as well as incentives to promote green, carbon-neutral manufacturing processes and support for electric vehicle charging infrastructure at marinas and boating access points.

    Advocate for changes and further consultation on Environment and Climate Change Canada's proposed ban on the manufacture, use, sale and import of decabromodiphenyl ethane (DBDPE) - specifically amendments to address the potential negative health and safety; economic; and trade impacts.

    Advocate for targeted funding and supports for recreational marine infrastructure, boating safety, and the management of aquatic invasive species.

    Advocate for modernized marine regulations that strengthen on-water safety and minimize burden on recreational boaters and businesses.

    Official report

  • Reported by Marie France MacKinnon · In-house (organization)

    and 4 more
    • Tim Logan · Senior Policy Advisor, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    • Michael Vandergrift · Deputy Minister, Transport Canada (TC)
    • Jeff Waring · Assistant deputy Minister, Transport Canada (TC)
    • Owen Crawford-Lem · Policy Advisor, Transport Canada (TC)
    Advocate for targeted funding for research and development in marine hybrid and electric propulsion, as well as incentives to promote green, carbon-neutral manufacturing processes and support for electric vehicle charging infrastructure at marinas and boating access points. Read more

    Advocate for tariff remission on recreational marine products impacted by cross-border duties.

    Advocate for changes and further consultation on Environment and Climate Change Canada's proposed ban on the manufacture, use, sale and import of decabromodiphenyl ethane (DBDPE) - specifically amendments to address the potential negative health and safety; economic; and trade impacts.

    Advocate for continued access to CanExport for Associations.

    Advocate for infrastructure funding for recreational marine activities.

    Advocate for modernized marine regulations that strengthen on-water safety and minimize burden on recreational boaters and businesses.

    Tourism promotion with regard to the government's announcement to develop a National Tourism Strategy for Canada. Meet with MPs and other officials to raise the profile of our industry and why it needs a place in the tourism strategy

    Promote modernized marine regulations that strengthen on-water safety and minimize burden on recreational boaters and businesses. This includes improvements to the pleasure craft licensing system and Pleasure Craft Operator Competency Program.

    Official report

  • Reported by Marie France MacKinnon · In-house (organization)

    • Mike Kelloway · Member of Parliament
    • Bibi Hakim · Senior Parliamentary Affairs Advisor, Transport Canada (TC)
    Advocate for tariff remission on recreational marine products impacted by cross-border duties. Read more

    Oppose the government's luxury tax on new boats over $250,000.

    Official report

  • Reported by Marie France MacKinnon · In-house (organization)

    and 5 more
    • Duncan Tooley · Regional Advisor, Ontario, Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
    • Zachary Nixon · Regional Advisor, Ontario, Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
    • Maude Lavoie · Assistant deputy Minister, Finance Canada (FIN)
    • Holly Duggan · Stakeholder Relations Manager, House of Commons
    • Mark Emes · Policy Advisor, House of Commons
    Advocate for the recreational boating sector and propose targeted funding and supports in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more

    Advocate for tariff remission on recreational marine products impacted by cross-border duties.

    Funding for research and development in marine hybrid and electric propulsion. Incentives to promote green, carbon-neutral manufacturing processes. Support for Electric Vehicle charging infrastructure at marinas and boating access points.

    Tourism promotion with regard to the government's announcement to develop a National Tourism Strategy for Canada. Meet with MPs and other officials to raise the profile of our industry and why it needs a place in the tourism strategy

    CanExport for Associations application for trade mission; Boating safety contribution program

    Advocate for changes and further consultation on Environment and Climate Change Canada's proposed ban on the manufacture, use, sale and import of decabromodiphenyl ethane (DBDPE) - specifically amendments to address the potential negative health and safety; economic; and trade impacts.

    Oppose the government's luxury tax on new boats over $250,000.

    Promote modernized marine regulations that strengthen on-water safety and minimize burden on recreational boaters and businesses. This includes improvements to the pleasure craft licensing system and Pleasure Craft Operator Competency Program.

    Official report

  • Reported by Marie France MacKinnon · In-house (organization)

    • Karim Bardeesy · Parliamentary Secretary, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    • Adam Chambers · Member of Parliament
    • Jean Yip · Member of Parliament
    • Brandan Rowe · Chief of Staff to the Minister, Intergovernmental Affairs Secretariat (IGA)
    and 4 more
    • Alex Thompson · Director of Issues Management, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    • Stephane Couroux · Director, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
    • Yianni Papadatos · Senior Policy Advisor, Finance Canada (FIN)
    • James Christie · Director of Policy, Transport Canada (TC)
    Tourism promotion with regard to the government's announcement to develop a National Tourism Strategy for Canada. Meet with MPs and other officials to raise the profile of our industry and why it needs a place in the tourism strategy Read more

    Advocate for changes and further consultation on Environment and Climate Change Canada's proposed ban on the manufacture, use, sale and import of decabromodiphenyl ethane (DBDPE) - specifically amendments to address the potential negative health and safety; economic; and trade impacts.

    Advocate for the recreational boating sector and propose targeted funding and supports in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.

    Advocate for tariff remission on recreational marine products impacted by cross-border duties.

    CanExport for Associations application for trade mission; Boating safety contribution program

    Funding for research and development in marine hybrid and electric propulsion. Incentives to promote green, carbon-neutral manufacturing processes. Support for Electric Vehicle charging infrastructure at marinas and boating access points.

    Oppose the government's luxury tax on new boats over $250,000.

    Promote modernized marine regulations that strengthen on-water safety and minimize burden on recreational boaters and businesses. This includes improvements to the pleasure craft licensing system and Pleasure Craft Operator Competency Program.

    Official report

  • Reported by Marie France MacKinnon · In-house (organization)

    • Christiane Fox · Deputy Clerk of the Privy Council and Associate Secretary to the Cabinet and Deputy Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, Privy Council Office (PCO)
    • Tushara Williams · Deputy Secretary to the Cabinet, Privy Council Office (PCO)
    Advocate for tariff remission on recreational marine products impacted by cross-border duties. Read more

    Oppose the government's luxury tax on new boats over $250,000.

    Official report

  • Reported by Marie France MacKinnon · In-house (organization)

    • Yianni papadatos · Senior Policy Advisor, Finance Canada (FIN)
    Oppose the government's luxury tax on new boats over $250,000.

    Official report

  • Reported by Marie France MacKinnon · In-house (organization)

    • Jack Glick · Director, Finance Canada (FIN)
    • Michael mosier · Director, Finance Canada (FIN)
    • Jenna Robbins · Director General, Finance Canada (FIN)
    Oppose the government's luxury tax on new boats over $250,000.

    Official report

  • Reported by Marie France MacKinnon · In-house (organization)

    • Fares Al Soud · Policy Advisor, Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)

    TourismTransportation

    Official report

  • Reported by Marie France MacKinnon · In-house (organization)

    • Fares Al Soud · Policy Advisor, Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)

    Taxation and FinanceTransportation

    Official report

  • Reported by Marie France MacKinnon · In-house (organization)

    • Nina Sartor · Policy and Cabinet Affairs Advisory, Transport Canada (TC)

    Transportation

    Official report

  • Reported by Marie France MacKinnon · In-house (organization)

    • Udita Samuel · Deputy Director Operations and Outreach, Prime Minister's Office (PMO)

    Transportation

    Official report

  • Reported by Marie France MacKinnon · In-house (organization)

    Transportation

    Official report

  • Reported by Marie France MacKinnon · In-house (organization)

    • Nina Sartor · Policy and Cabinet Affairs Advisory, Transport Canada (TC)

    Transportation

    Official report

  • Reported by Marie France MacKinnon · In-house (organization)

    • Patricia Sibal · Senior Advisor, Transport Canada (TC)

    Transportation

    Official report

  • Reported by Sara Anghel · In-house (organization)

    • Vance Badawey · Member of Parliament (Niagara Centre), House of Commons

    Transportation

    Official report

  • Reported by Sara Anghel · In-house (organization)

    Taxation and FinanceTransportation

    Official report

  • Reported by Sara Anghel · In-house (organization)

    • Alan Ning · Regional Advisor, Ontario, Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
    • Marco Paoli · Special Assistant - Operations, Finance Canada (FIN)

    EnvironmentInfrastructureRegional DevelopmentTaxation and Finance

    Official report

  • Reported by Sara Anghel · In-house (organization)

    • Luc Berthold · Member of Parliament (Mégantic-L'Érable)

    EnvironmentIndustryTaxation and FinanceTransportation

    Official report

  • Reported by Sara Anghel · In-house (organization)

    • Joshua Bragg · Director of Operations, Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC)

    InfrastructureTaxation and FinanceTransportation

    Official report

  • Reported by Sara Anghel · In-house (organization)

    • Chris Padfield · Vice President, Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev)

    Regional Development

    Official report

  • Reported by Sara Anghel · In-house (organization)

    • Simon-Pierre Savard-Tremblay · Member of Parliament (Saint-Hyacinthe—Bagot), House of Commons

    InfrastructureTaxation and FinanceTransportation

    Official report

  • Reported by Sara Anghel · In-house (organization)

    • Miled Hill · Director of Policy, Transport Canada (TC)
    • Philip Kuligowski Chan · Senior Policy Advisor, Transport Canada (TC)

    Transportation

    Official report

  • Reported by Sara Anghel · In-house (organization)

    • Joshua Swift · Ontario Regional Advisor, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)

    EnvironmentIndustry

    Official report

  • Reported by Sara Anghel · In-house (organization)

    InfrastructureTaxation and Finance

    Official report

From the Office of the Commissioner of Lobbying's open data, published November 5, 2026. Reports cover oral, arranged meetings with designated public office holders since November 22, 2021; lobbyists file them by the 15th of the following month. Names of MPs are matched to the current House of Commons, and bills are linked when the lobbyist's own description makes clear which bill it means. Contains information licensed under the Open Data Licence Agreement — Office of the Commissioner of Lobbying. Licence. PolitiKit is independent and is not endorsed by the Commissioner of Lobbying.