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Members of the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA)Canada from across all sectors of the Canadian recreational boatingindustry gathered on Parliament Hill in Ottawa for the first-everRecreational Boating Day on the Hill to advocate on behalf of theindustry"s more than 100,000 Canadian marine industry workersand Canada"s 10 million recreational boaters. Industry participants attending the Day on the Hill will includeboat, engine and marine accessory manufacturers, boat dealers andmarine trade associations, among others. With the start to boating season well underway, the RecreationalBoating Day on the Hill provides members of the Canadianrecreational boating industry with a platform to meet with a rangeof elected and government officials, engaged on policy issues ofimportance and relevance to Canada"s recreational boatingsector. The Day on the Hill allows the industry an opportunity tocommunicate with Parliamentarians on key issues impacting thesector and to detail the industry"s approximate $15.6 billioneconomic impact on the Canadian economy. In particular, industry representatives will highlight for federalofficials Canadians" longstanding appreciation for andinvolvement in recreational boating activities and, the importanceof federal tourism and economic development measures which canserve to expand the $5 billion dollar (est.) impact boating has onCanada"s national tourism sector. "Whether it"s that the Canadian recreational boatmanufacturing industry represents approximately $322 million inexports or that, contrary to the belief that boating is a hobby forthe rich, just over 50% of Canadian boaters" averagehousehold income totals less than $80,000 – our industry hasan important story to tell," notes Sara Anghel, ExecutiveDirector of the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA)."Sharing our story on Parliament Hill this week represents acritical element of our industry"s advocacy efforts and willgo a long way towards building an accurate understanding of theCanadians who make up recreational boating and the positiveeconomic impact which these boating enthusiasts have across thecountry." "The overall Canadian boat manufacturing industry"svalue totals approximately $1.7 billion, and we want to ensure thatnumber can continue to grow," said Donald Dubois, Chairman ofNMMA Canada and President of Princecraft Boats. "We want to collaborate with key federal decision-makers toensure that there are no impairing trade barriers for Canadianrecreational boat manufacturers to export our best-in-class productto other countries." National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) is the leadingassociation representing the recreational boating industry in NorthAmerica. NMMA member companies produce more than 80 percent of theboats, engines, trailers, accessories and gear used by boaters andanglers throughout the U.S. and Canada. The association isdedicated to industry growth through programs in public policyadvocacy, market statistics and research, product quality assuranceand promotion of the boating lifestyle. For more information visit or www.nmma.ca . Last Updated ( Wednesday, 30 May 2012 ). We are high quality suppliers, our products such as China Construction Material Hoists , China Construction Hoist Elevator for oversee buyer. To know more, please visits Suspended Gondola.
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