The Canadian Collision Industry Forum (CCIF) announced that it is cancelling its in-person event scheduled for September 23 – 24, in Vancouver, B.C. due to the ongoing uncertainty surrounding COVID-19 restrictions and concerns for the health and safety of participants. Citing uncertainty around the concerns about maintaining social distancing while attending a gathering of this […]
Canadian Collision Industry Forum Plans Virtual Event October 7-8
The Canadian Collision Industry Forum announced that due to ongoing concerns due to the COVID-19 pandemic, its fall meeting, originally planned for September 24-25 in Vancouver, B.C., will instead be a virtual experience on October 7-8. According to the organizers, attendees will be able to network in virtual spaces via text, audio and video chat; […]
Canadian Collision Industry Forum May Meeting in Montreal Cancelled
In response to the growing concerns over the COVID-19 outbreak, the Canadian Collision Industry Forum (CCIF) has made the decision to cancel the Montreal meeting, originally to be held on May 28-29, 2020, at the Montreal Airport Marriott In-Terminal Hotel in Montreal, Quebec. According to an email announcing the cancellation from Caroline Lacasse, Director, of […]
CCIF Announces 2020-2021 Steering Committee Members
The Canadian Collision Industry Forum (CCIF) announced the following new steering committee members for the 2020/2021 term: Chair: Paul Prochilo, Simplicity Car Care Collision Repairer Tony De Santis, Fix Automotive Network Koos Reineking, Lift Auto Group Brady Chattington, CSN Image Auto Body Murphy Tarves, Craftsman Group of Companies OEM Daniel Grenier, Mazda Canada OEM Dealer […]
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 […]
Management Changes at Canadian Collision Industry Forum
The Automotive Industries Association (AIA) of Canada announced that Leanne Jefferies will be leaving AIA Canada at the end of August. Jefferies served for three years as Director of Collision Programs with responsibility for the management of the Canadian Collision Industry Forum (CCIF). AIA Canada would like to thank Leanne for her time, energy and […]
Registration Open for May CCIF in Montreal
Registration is open for the next Canadian Collision Industry Forum (CCIF) being held on May 27 at the Hotel Omni Mont-Royal in Montreal, Quebec. Early bird registration is available until May 14, and rooms are available at Hotel Omni Mont-Royal at a special CCIF rate until April 25. Registration includes admission to the CCIF Cocktail […]
Canada – CCIF FNOL Assignment Project Reaches Milestone
Throughout 2015, the Canadian Collision Industry Forum (CCIF) has led the first ever collaborative project of auto insurers and collision repairers focused on advances for the industry and consumers. The initiative has focused on the First Notice of Loss Assignment, bringing together leading repairers and insurers with the goal to drive substantial improvement in customer […]