{"id":24744,"date":"2026-02-06T15:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-02-06T20:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.aiacanada.com\/?post_type=news&#038;p=24744"},"modified":"2026-02-10T11:12:41","modified_gmt":"2026-02-10T16:12:41","slug":"les-membres-de-laia-canada-retournent-sur-la-colline-du-parlement-pour-defendre-les-interets-de-lindustrie","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/www.aiacanada.com\/fr\/nouvelles\/les-membres-de-laia-canada-retournent-sur-la-colline-du-parlement-pour-defendre-les-interets-de-lindustrie\/","title":{"rendered":"Les membres de l\u2019AIA Canada retournent sur la Colline du Parlement pour d\u00e9fendre les int\u00e9r\u00eats de l\u2019industrie"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On February 5, members from across the country gathered on Parliament Hill\u00a0for our annual Hill\u00a0Day, engaging\u00a0Members of Parliament (MPs), senators, and senior government officials to advance strong, practical Right to Repair solutions for Canada\u2019s auto care sector.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Following a pivotal year of progress in\u00a02025,\u00a0from\u00a0provincial regulatory milestones to heightened national awareness\u2014AIA Canada\u2019s advocacy efforts are now focused on securing a\u00a0national Right to Repair framework\u00a0that works for independent repair businesses and Canadian drivers alike.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" data-id=\"24770\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aiacanada.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Hill-Day-1-600x400-2.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-24770\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.aiacanada.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Hill-Day-1-600x400-2.png 600w, https:\/\/www.aiacanada.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Hill-Day-1-600x400-2-300x200.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"599\" height=\"400\" data-id=\"24772\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aiacanada.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Hill-Day-3-600x400-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-24772\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.aiacanada.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Hill-Day-3-600x400-1.png 599w, https:\/\/www.aiacanada.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Hill-Day-3-600x400-1-300x200.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 599px) 100vw, 599px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What is Hill Day?<\/strong>\u00a0<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Hill Day is AIA Canada\u2019s flagship grassroots advocacy event, where members from across the country come together in Ottawa to directly engage policymakers on issues that matter most to the auto care sector.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Participants meet one-on-one with MPs and staff,\u00a0participate\u00a0in roundtable discussions, and amplify their voices through media engagement\u2014giving government decision-makers a first-hand look at the challenges and opportunities facing independent repairers today.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-2 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-3 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"599\" height=\"400\" data-id=\"24775\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aiacanada.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Hill-Day-2-600x400-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-24775\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.aiacanada.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Hill-Day-2-600x400-1.png 599w, https:\/\/www.aiacanada.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Hill-Day-2-600x400-1-300x200.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 599px) 100vw, 599px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"597\" height=\"400\" data-id=\"24774\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aiacanada.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Hill-Day-4-600x400-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-24774\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.aiacanada.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Hill-Day-4-600x400-1.png 597w, https:\/\/www.aiacanada.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Hill-Day-4-600x400-1-300x201.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 597px) 100vw, 597px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" data-id=\"24780\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aiacanada.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Hill-Day-5-600x400-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-24780\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.aiacanada.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Hill-Day-5-600x400-1.png 600w, https:\/\/www.aiacanada.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Hill-Day-5-600x400-1-300x200.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" data-id=\"24778\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aiacanada.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Hill-Day-6-600x400-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-24778\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.aiacanada.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Hill-Day-6-600x400-1.png 600w, https:\/\/www.aiacanada.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Hill-Day-6-600x400-1-300x200.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our ask is simple: support a clear and enforceable right to repair at the federal level that guarantees access to vehicle repair data, tools, and parts, enabling competition, choice, and fair prices for consumers and small businesses.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">AIA Canada\u2019s presence on Parliament Hill is a critical part of our government relations and advocacy strategy, ensuring that policymakers hear directly from businesses on the front lines of Canada\u2019s repair economy. As regulators and legislators shape the future of automotive repair access, we are there to:\u00a0<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Make the case for fair competition and consumer choice across Canada.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Support policies that strengthen small businesses in communities from Vancouver to Halifax.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Highlight the real economic impact of\u00a0Right to\u00a0Repair for local jobs and affordability for Canadians.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Push for federal legislation that complements provincial efforts, avoiding\u00a0a patchwork\u00a0of inconsistent rules.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These conversations are more important now than ever. As decisions on broader digital access, trade, and economic policy unfold in 2026, the auto care sector needs certainty and fairness to innovate and grow.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Unlocking access<\/strong>\u00a0<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On this Hill Day, MNP released a report,\u00a0<em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.righttorepair.ca\/unlockingaccess\/\" title=\"\">Unlocking\u00a0access: Why Right to Repair matters for every vehicle owner<\/a>,\u00a0<\/em>showing\u00a0that without federal action, affordability, consumer choice, and jobs across the auto care sector are at risk.\u00a0This report includes in-depth analysis of economic\u00a0insights and case studies,\u00a0showcasing\u00a0the need for federal legislation. Insights include, but are not limited to, the following:\u00a0<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Drivers save considerably when services are performed at independent shops.\u00a0Up to 30 per cent or $500 on common repairs and up to 80 per cent for\u00a0labour-heavy or complex repairs (when aftermarket parts are used).\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Access to vehicle repair data significantly\u00a0impacts\u00a0independent shops\u2019 ability to provide\u00a0timely\u00a0services. If every independent shop lost just one repair per week due to an inability to access vehicle repair data, the total annual profit loss could reach $336 million nationally for independents;\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Drivers in rural areas, including operators of emergency fleet vehicles, face disproportionately higher costs for services. Independent repair shops play a vital role in servicing and\u00a0maintaining\u00a0vehicles, where the closest dealership may be several hours away.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These insights were\u00a0a key part of our advocacy\u00a0when engaging with MPs and senior government officials.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-4 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"401\" data-id=\"24782\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aiacanada.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Hill-Day-9-600x400-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-24782\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.aiacanada.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Hill-Day-9-600x400-1.png 600w, https:\/\/www.aiacanada.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Hill-Day-9-600x400-1-300x201.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" data-id=\"24784\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aiacanada.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Hill-Day-8-600x400-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-24784\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.aiacanada.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Hill-Day-8-600x400-1.png 600w, https:\/\/www.aiacanada.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Hill-Day-8-600x400-1-300x200.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Driving forward<\/strong>\u00a0<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In\u00a02025,\u00a0Right\u00a0to\u00a0Repair remained AIA Canada\u2019s top advocacy priority. Key efforts included federal election engagement through AutoCareVotes.ca, ongoing collaboration with provincial and international partners, and support for members navigating Qu\u00e9bec\u2019s new Right to Repair regulations. Grassroots advocacy and media outreach helped keep the issue front and\u00a0centre\u00a0with decision-makers.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Building on 2025\u2019s momentum, 2026 advocacy priorities include:\u00a0<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Federal Right to Repair legislation: Push for a comprehensive federal framework that ensures consistent access to repair data and tools across all provinces.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Member-driven engagement: Expanding grassroots advocacy with more opportunities for local MP visits and member stories shared with policymakers.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Addressing market pressures<strong>:<\/strong>\u00a0Advocacy that includes trade, supply chain, and electric vehicle transition issues\u2014reinforcing how access to repair\u00a0data\u00a0supports a competitive, resilient auto care sector.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Looking ahead to 2026, AIA Canada is focused on advancing a clear and consistent federal Right to Repair framework that supports independent repairers across Canada, aligns with provincial progress, and reflects the rapidly evolving realities of vehicle technology.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Through continued engagement on Parliament Hill, AIA Canada and its members\u00a0remain\u00a0committed to turning advocacy into action\u2014and ensuring a competitive, accessible auto care future for all Canadians.\u00a0<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":24769,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"template":"","format":"standard","news-category":[92,89],"news-backend-category":[100],"class_list":["post-24744","news","type-news","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","news-category-nouvelles","news-category-relations-gouvernementales","news-backend-category-droit-a-la-reparation"],"acf":[],"aioseo_notices":[],"wpml_current_locale":"fr_CA","wpml_translations":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.aiacanada.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/news\/24744","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.aiacanada.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/news"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.aiacanada.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/news"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.aiacanada.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/24769"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.aiacanada.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=24744"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"news-category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.aiacanada.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/news-category?post=24744"},{"taxonomy":"news-backend-category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.aiacanada.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/news-backend-category?post=24744"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}