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NewsCanadian boat dealer subject of fraud investigation
The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) have arrested one person and siezed a number of boats as part of an ongoing fraud investigation into a Vancouver-area boat dealership.
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NewsCanadian government implements new legislation to deal with abandoned boats
The Government of Canada is busy this week promoting the official implementation of its new Wrecked, Abandoned or Hazardous Vessels Act, which provides fines of up to C$50,000 for individuals and $250,000 for businesses which are found to be guilty of abandoning boats.
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NewsRutgerson enters Canadian market
Swedish yacht equipment manufacturer Rutgerson has chosen Dada Marine to distribute its full line of deck hardware and sail fittings on the Canadian market.
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BRP posts 17% year-over-year quarterly growth
BRP is out with some strong financial numbers for its first quarter of 2019, showing 17% growth year-over-year from the period ended 30 April 2018.
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NewsUS drops Section 232 tariffs against Canada, Mexico
Friday afternoon’s announcement that the US government has rescinded its Section 232 tariffs on aluminium and steel imported from Canada and Mexico, and the corresponding removal of Mexican tariffs on US-made boats, are being interpreted as key steps toward ratification of a new free-trade deal to replace the 25-year-old North ...
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NewsCanada’s tariff concession just part of the plan
The Canadian government’s lifting of retaliatory tariffs on boats manufactured in the US was welcomed and appreciated by both countries’ boating industries, but it was no accident according to one official involved in the process.
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NewsCanada rescinds 10% tariff on US-made boats
Removal of retaliatory tariffs seen as a critical first step toward elimination of US section 232 tariffs and ratification of USMCA trade agreement
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NewsCanadian government seeks comment on proposed PFD, signal standards
Consultation period for potential amendments to safety device regulations concludes May 17
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NewsNMMA Canada to release initial 2018 Statistical Abstract sections on May 10
New data expected to clarify impacts of retaliatory tariffs on boat imports, sales
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NewsBRP honoured with seven Red Dot Design Awards
Seven products manufactured by BRP have been recognised by the prestigious Red Dot Design Awards, including its new Sea-Doo RXT-X and Sea-Doo Fish Pro personal watercraft (PWC).
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NewsKingFisher named one of Canada’s best-managed companies
Vernon, British Columbia-based boatbuilder KingFisher Boats has been named one of Canada’s top employers as part of the 2019 Best Managed Companies program.
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NewsBoating BC announces 2019 grant and sponsorship recipients
Boating BC, the recreational boating industry trade association for Canada’s westernmost province, has announced that it will award more than C$20,000 in grants and scholarships to support a wide range of initiatives aimed at positively impacting recreational boating opportunities in British Columbia.
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NewsCMP Group CEO announces retirement
British Columbia, Canada-based CMP Group Ltd has announced that CEO John Mitchell will retire next month, concluding a 31-year career as the driving force behind one of the country’s largest marine parts and accessories manufacturing concerns. Mitchell will officially step down on April 15.
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NewsCanadian government passes derelict boats legislation
A new Canadian law aimed at reducing the incidence of abandoned vessels could see owners of derelict craft fined up to C$6m.
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NewsCanadian HOC trade report highlights retaliatory tariffs’ impact
The International Trade Committee of Canada’s House of Commons has issued a report detailing the toll retaliatory tariffs are taking on the Canadian economy and calls on the government to work with the US for a swift resolution to the issues with five suggested recommendations.
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NewsOttawa Boat Show posts attendance gain
New show features and mild temperatures helped bolster crowds at the 44th Ottawa Boat Show, which was held from February 21-24 at the EY Centre in Canada’s national capital.
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BRP ups its alternative energy game with Alta Motors purchase
Bombardier Recreational Products (BRP) has purchased select assets of Alta Motors from the parent company Faster Faster Inc as part of what the company calls “long-standing interest in new technologies and alternate energy sources for the powersports industry.”
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NewsVancouver show attendance better than expected
Despite unseasonably cold temperatures that brought high winds and a rare snowfall to the region, attendance at the 57th Vancouver International Boat Show (VIBS) slightly surpassed strong 2018 numbers, pleasing event organisers and exhibitors alike.
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NewsEvinrude donates $2m in engines to ABYC foundation
Sturtevant, Wisconsin-based Evinrude Outboards, the National Marine Distributors Association (NMDA) and the American Boat and Yacht Council (ABYC) jointly announced today that the engine builder will donate US$2m worth of Evinrude G2 3.4L V6 outboards to the ABYC Foundation in support of its marine technician training program.
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NewsWeather hampers Montreal show attendance
An unfortunately-timed winter storm that brought icy winds, temperatures in the -20C range and multiple road closures is being blamed for lower crowds at the 20th annual Montreal Boat and Water Sports Show, which was held from January 31 to February 3 at the Place Bonaventure exhibition complex.
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