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Manitoba Introduces Right to Repair Legislation With Sector-by-Sector Regulatory Framework

March 13, 2026 By CollisionWeek Editor Leave a Comment

The Government of Manitoba, Canada has introduced Right to Repair legislation that would establish a sector-by-sector regulatory framework focused on ensuring access to repair information and parts, the Automotive Industries Association of Canada (AIA Canada) announced March 12. The legislation, Bill 15, the Consumer Protection Amendment Act, does not reference any specific industry but lays […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Automotive Industries Association of Canada, Canada, legislation, Manitoba, Right to Repair

CCIF Appoints Five New Steering Committee Members

March 12, 2026 By CollisionWeek Editor Leave a Comment

The Canadian Collision Industry Forum (CCIF) has named five new members to its Steering Committee for the 2026-2028 term, drawing representatives from across the collision repair, insurance, and supplier sectors. The appointments continue CCIF’s practice of assembling its committee from different segments of Canada’s collision repair industry. The Steering Committee guides CCIF’s event programming by […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Automotive Industries Association of Canada, Canada, Canadian Collision Industry Forum, People

CSN Collision Adds Quebec Collision Repair Facility to Network

March 2, 2026 By CollisionWeek Editor Leave a Comment

CSN Collision has added L’Atelier St-Ambroise in St-Ambroise-de-Kildare, Quebec, Canada to its network, effective Jan. 1. The collision repair facility is a new business launched by owner Stéphane Dumas, who said the decision to join CSN was driven by the network’s collaborative approach. “CSN demonstrates a strong openness toward its network, and that approach aligns […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Canada, CSN Collision, Network Affiliations, Quebec

ProColor Collision Opens New Location in Rawdon, Quebec

February 23, 2026 By CollisionWeek Editor Leave a Comment

The Fix Network announced the opening of a new ProColor Collision franchise location in Rawdon, Quebec, Canada under the ownership of Benoit Leblanc. Leblanc, who has experience owning and operating collision repair facilities, opened ProColor Collision Rawdon last year. The location is a family operation, with Leblanc’s wife serving as controller and six of his […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Canada, Network Affiliations, ProColor Collision, Quebec

Solera Names Omar Nabil to Lead Canadian Insurance Sales

February 17, 2026 By CollisionWeek Editor Leave a Comment

Solera Holdings has appointed Omar Nabil as vice president of sales and country leader for Canada insurance as the company expands its presence in the Canadian claims market. Nabil will oversee growth efforts and partnerships across the Canadian insurance sector, according to the company. Solera said it is investing in a larger Canadian-based organization focused […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Canada, People, Solera

Women’s Industry Network to Hold Meet and Greet Ahead of Toronto CCIF

February 12, 2026 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Women’s Industry Network will host a meet and greet for current and prospective members ahead of the Canadian Collision Industry Forum in Toronto on March 11. The event is scheduled from 3 to 4 p.m. in the Toronto Room at the Delta Hotels by Marriott Toronto Airport and Conference Centre, 655 Dixon Road, Toronto, […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Canada, Canadian Collision Industry Forum, Toronto, Women's Industry Network

AIA Canada Members Lobby Parliament for Federal Right to Repair Framework

February 9, 2026 By CollisionWeek Editor

AIA Canada members met with members of Parliament and senators in Ottawa Feb. 5 to advocate for federal Right to Repair legislation that would guarantee independent collision repair facilities and mechanical shops access to vehicle repair data, tools and parts. The annual Hill Day brought independent repair shop operators from across Canada to Parliament Hill […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: AIA Canada, Canada, legislation, Right to Repair

NOVUS Glass Adds Saskatoon North Location

January 30, 2026 By CollisionWeek Editor

NOVUS Glass has opened a new location in north Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada offering automotive glass repair, replacement and Advanced Driver Assistance Systems calibration services. The shop is owned and operated by Raj, who previously owned a WARD automotive service location before expanding into the glass repair segment. “At the core of how we operate is […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Canada, Fix Network Canada, Network Affiliations, Novus Glass, Saskatchewan

Solera Reports AI-Powered Estimating Cuts Cycle Times, Boosts Shop Revenue

December 12, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

Collision repair facilities using Solera’s Qapter AI estimating platform are reporting faster estimate turnaround and improved financial performance, according to the company. The platform, powered by Solera’s Visual Intelligence and Repair Science, reduces estimate creation time from as much as several days to under 20 minutes, Solera said. A repair facility employee photographs the damaged […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Artificial Intelligence, Canada, CARSTAR Torcam Group, Estimating Systems, Solera

Kirmac Collision Opens First Location Outside British Columbia

December 2, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

Kirmac Collision & Autoglass has expanded into the Canadian province of Alberta with a new collision repair facility in North Edmonton, the company’s first location outside British Columbia. The facility is located inside Northgate GM and follows Kirmac’s May 2025 partnership with Bannister Automotive Group. “Since 1973, drivers across BC have trusted Kirmac with their […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Alberta, Canada, Kirmac Collision & Autoglass, Openings

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