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 […]
Fix Auto Canada Announces First CCIAP Accredited Facility in Quebec
Fix Auto Canada announced Fix Auto Centre-Ville in Quebec has achieved recognition under the Canadian Collision Industry Accreditation Program (CCIAP). For shop owner Carlos Salsa, as one of the original Fix Auto facilities which has been with the network for 25 years, this is the culmination of a long process involving extensive training of his […]
AIA Canada Providing I-CAR Training to Skills Canada Champion to Prepare for WorldSkills
The Automotive Industries Association (AIA) of Canada announced it was joining other industry partners in supporting 2016 Skills Canada Auto Body Repair Champion Vyolaine Dujmovic on her road to the 2017 WorldSkills Competition this October in Abu Dhabi. Dujmovic won her Canadian title at the 2016 Skills Canada National Competition (SCNC) held in Moncton, New […]
Automotive Industries Association of Canada Elects New Board of Directors
The Automotive Industries Association (AIA) of Canada announced the election of three new directors, along with other changes to its Board at the 75th Annual General Meeting held in Mississauga, Ontario on May 16. The new members are Rick Orser from 3M Canada Company, Tony Del Vasto from Vast-Auto Distribution and Steve Leal from Fix […]
Canadian Collision Repair Shop Accreditation Program Breaks the 300 Shop Mark
The Canadian Collision Industry Accreditation Program (CCIAP) announced that since its launch in October 2016, over 300 collision repair facilities from across Canada have registered with CCIAP. As of January 1st, over 20 of those registered have scheduled their accreditation audit for the coming months. Program administrators hope to see these shops join the ranks […]
Canadian Collision Industry Accreditation Program Announces First Repair Center in Program
AIA Canada announced Fix Auto North Bay as the first collision repair shop in Canada to be recognized under the new Canadian Collision Industry Accreditation Program (CCIAP). The program, which was announced in May, officially launched in October. Program Director Andrew Shepherd was pleased to have Fix Auto North Bay be the first to confirm […]