The Automotive Industries Association of Canada (AIA Canada) announced the election of three new directors to the 2022-2023 AIA Canada Board of Directors, along with further changes to its Board during the 80th Annual General Meeting (AGM) held on May 11, in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. This was the first in-person AGM in two years. The […]
AIA Canada Urges Canadians Sign Petition Supporting Consumer Access to Vehicle Data
The Automotive Industries Association of Canada (AIA Canada) has launched a petition on Change.org that has amassed more than 24,000 signatures to date, with a goal of reaching 25,000. The petition, Canadians: Demand Access to, and Control of, Your Car’s Data, is intended to give vehicle owners access to and control of the data generated […]
AIA Canada Announces Support of the Vehicle Data Access Education Campaign
The Automotive Industries Association (AIA) of Canada announced its support for the Your Car. Your Data. Your Choice. campaign, adding to the movement focused on ensuring consumer access and control over car data. Your Car. Your Data. Your Choice. is an Auto Care Association and Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association (AASA) education initiative that engages car […]
AIA Canada Cancels Canada Night that was Planned for November in Las Vegas
The Automotive Industries Association (AIA) of Canada announced that the 2020 edition of Canada Night has been cancelled due to ongoing uncertainty surrounding COVID-19 restrictions and concerns for the health and safety of participants. Originally scheduled for November 3, 2020, Canada Night was to have taken place during the Automotive Aftermarket Parts Exposition (AAPEX) in […]
Women in Auto Care, AIA Canada Announce Joint Women’s Leadership Conference Aug 7-8 in Detroit
Women in Auto Care, a community of the Auto Care Association, and Automotive Industries Association of Canada (AIA Canada) announced registration is open for the 2019 Women’s Leadership Conference. The conference will take place Aug. 7-8 in Detroit, Mich. at the Detroit Marriott at the Renaissance Center. More information about the Women’s Leadership Conference and […]
Automotive Industries Association of Canada Announces New Board Members
The Automotive Industries Association (AIA) of Canada announced the election of two new directors for its 2019-2020 Board of Directors, along with other changes to its Board at the 77th Annual General Meeting held in Mississauga, Ontario yesterday. The newly elected members are: Graham Jeffery, vice president – automotive merchandising division, Canadian Tire. Graham has […]
Canadian Collision Industry Accreditation Program Adds Over 300 Collision Repair Shops in Quebec
The Canadian Collision Industry Accreditation Program (CCIAP) and the Corporation des carrossiers professionnels du Québec (CCPQ) announced that since the start of their partnership in October 2018, over 300 collision repair shops in the province of Quebec have registered with CCIAP. The CCIAP, launched in 2016, accredits collision repair facilities against a collection of standards, […]
Caroline Lacasse Named Director of Canadian Collision Industry Forum
The Automotive Industries Association (AIA) of Canada, after conducting a nationwide search, announced the appointment of Caroline Lacasse as director of the Canadian Collision Industry Forum (CCIF). Lacasse has been involved in the automotive industry for more than 20 years, with a special focus on training and organizational development. During her career, she has worked […]
Car Care Council Announces Agreement to Expand in Canada and Mexico
The Car Care Council today announced an agreement with the Automotive Industries Association of Canada (AIA Canada) and the Asociación Nacional de Representantes, Importadores y Distribuidores de Refacciones y Accesorios para Automóviles, A.C. (ARIDRA) to create Car Care Council North America to direct the “Be Car Care Aware” consumer education campaign in the United States, […]
AIA Canada Accepting Applications for Board of Directors Appointments
Every year, three or more Directors complete their term on the Automotive Industries Association (AIA) of Canada Board of Directors. It is the responsibility of the Nominating Committee to propose a slate of new Directors for consideration to the AIA Board of Directors and then to the entire membership at the Association’s Annual General Meeting […]