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As recently as 2004, there was no national organization fostering the growth and development of motorcycling in Canada. Individual clubs and organizations do excellent work; however, the lack of coordination reduces the effect of their efforts. Motorcyclists are a relatively small group in Canada whose concerns often go unheard. Issues of importance to the motorcycling community often do not receive the attention they merit. In addition, there has been no unified voice to dispel the myths and misconceptions about motorcycling, or to lobby for changes to restrictive legislation and discriminatory business practices against motorcyclists and motorcycling activities. In June 2004, 37 organizations gathered at a founding congress for what was then called the Motorcyclists Alliance of Canada (MAC). They signed an agreement-in-principle to come together to create a new national association to serve motorcycling and motorcyclists in Canada. Together with manufacturer and distributor members, a total of 49 organizations and companies established membership in MAC. Shortly thereafter, the organization was renamed the Motorcyclists Confederation of Canada (MCC). Today, many of the associations that belong to MCC are coalitions or federations, and their member organizations are also members of MCC. Within two years of the founding of MCC, well over 200 motorcycle organizations have become involved, representing over 70,000 riders. |
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