The Automotive Industries Association of Canada (AIA Canada) welcomes the adoption of Bill 29 in Quebec, a significant step forward in the right to repair and the fight against planned obsolescence. Quebec is now the first Canadian province to pass a law on the right to repair that includes the automotive industry. This sets an […]
Mathieu Côté Appointed Vice-President AIA Canada’s Quebec Division Committee
AIA Canada announced the appointment of Mathieu Côté as vice-president on the Quebec Division Committee. Côté is the co-owner of Pièces d’Auto Alain Côté, a Napa member with four stores in L’Ancienne-Lorette, Lévis, Saint-Marc-des-Carrières and Saint-Raymond in the Québec City area. He is also a member of the board of directors of the Comité paritaire […]
AIA Canada Partners with Ontario Government to Launch New Automotive Trades Training Program
The Automotive Industries Association of Canada (AIA Canada), in partnership with the Government of Ontario, St. Lawrence College, Conestoga College, Fanshawe College and Plug ‘N Drive, announced May 24 a new auto care industry training program to help address the industry’s workforce development challenges. Made possible through round three of the Ontario Government’s Skills Development […]
AIA Canada Announces Improvements to its Collision Repair Sector Support
The Automotive Industries Association of Canada (AIA Canada) announced changes to the support it provides to the collision repair sector. AIA Canada is providing more resources to the Canadian Collision Industry Forum (CCIF). Better integration with AIA Canada’s events, marketing, sponsorship, and communications assets will allow CCIF to be a more effective agent for all […]
AIA Canada Reports Government of Ontario Designates Businesses in the Aftermarket Supply Chain Essential Workplaces
On Monday, March 23, the Government of Ontario announced that there would be a full shutdown of non-essential businesses starting midnight Tuesday, March 24 in response to COVID-19. The shutdown will be in effect for fourteen days, with the possibility of extension. Businesses throughout the aftermarket supply chain have been designated by the Government of […]
Women in Auto Care and AIA Canada Announce Joint International Women’s Conference June 13-14 in Toronto
Women in Auto Care, a global community of auto care professionals dedicated to achieving career advancement for women in the automotive aftermarket, and the Automotive Industries Association of Canada (AIA Canada) have joined together to announce the first-ever international women’s conference for auto care industry professionals. The 2018 Women’s Leadership Conference: Engage to Elevate will […]
Auto Care Association, AIA Canada and ARIDRA Submit Joint NAFTA Statement to USTR
The Auto Care Association in the U.S., the Automotive Industries Association of Canada (AIA) representing Canada, and the Asociación Nacional De Representantes, Importadores y Distribuidores de Refacciones y Accesorios Para Automóviles, A.C. (ARIDRA) representing Mexico submitted a joint position statement to U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer on behalf of the North American automotive aftermarket groups […]
Auto Care Association Meets with Canadian and Mexican Associations
Automotive aftermarket associations reaffirm commitment to NAFTA. The Auto Care Association hosted a meeting with Automotive Industries Association of Canada (AIA Canada) and Asociación Nacional de Representantes, Importadores y Distribuidores de Refacciones y Accesorios para Automóviles, A.C. (ARIDRA) during its Spring Leadership Days in San Antonio, Texas on May 2. The purpose of the meeting […]
AIA Canada Signs Cooperation Agreement with China Automotive Maintenance and Repair Trades Association
The Automotive Industries Association (AIA) of Canada announced the signing of a cooperation agreement with the China Automotive Maintenance and Repair Trades Association (CAMRA). The official event was held in Beijing at the AMR2017: Auto Maintenance and Repair Expo. This agreement will strengthen the relationships between these two associations, based on mutual cooperation, support, and […]