Employers: federal government seeking feedback on the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy
The Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (CEWS) was introduced in response to COVID-19 to help employers protect employee jobs and to rehire employees. Through the subsidy program, employers who have been hard-hit by the pandemic, are eligible to receive 75% of an employee’s wages, up to $847 / week. The federal Department of Finance is now […]
New Ontario program supports apprentices
The Government of Ontario has announced new support for apprentices. The Ontario Tools Grant will provide apprentices with grants to assist in the purchase of tools, protective equipment and clothing. There is $2.5 million available for the Grant program for 2020-21, and $7.5 million for 2021-22 and beyond. The funding amounts for the Grant program […]
How is COVID-19 impacting your business?
We need your voice AIA Canada is gathering input from all members of the automotive aftermarket. Your input will help to build financial and other supports for companies large and small during the COVID-19 pandemic. Please take five minutes to complete our survey.
The Government of Quebec Announces Changes to its List of Essential Services and Deadline for the Removal of Studded Tires
Effective April 15, 2020, the Government of Quebec is amending the list of essential services by adding maintenance and repair activities for all vehicles. The changes include regular service and repairs such as tire changes and oil changes. Suppliers of products, parts or other equipment required for transportation and logistics services are also affected by […]
Essential workplace designation letter templates available for your aftermarket business
Governments across Canada have placed restrictions on what businesses can remain open and are limiting non-essential travel. In some cases, people travelling to and from work are being asked to prove that they are employed in an essential business with permission to stay open. AIA Canada has produced a series of letter templates that can […]
The Government of Ontario designates businesses in the aftermarket supply chain as essential workplaces
On Monday, March 23, the Government of Ontario announced that there would be a full shutdown of non-essential businesses starting midnight Tuesday, March 24 in response to COVID-19. The shutdown will be in effect for fourteen days, with the possibility of extension. Businesses throughout the aftermarket supply chain have been designated by the Government of […]
Draft report: Science Assessment of Plastic Pollution
The Government of Canada is moving towards zero plastic waste. As part of these efforts, a draft report has been released that summarizes the current state of the science on the potential impacts of plastic pollution on the environment and human health. The report informs future research and decision-making on plastic pollution in Canada. In […]
Changing regulations in Ontario
In keeping with their campaign pledge to reduce the province’s regulatory burden, the Government of Ontario has introduced the Better for People, Smarter for Business Act, 2019; the latest in a series of red tape reduction measures. Some of these changes are bound to have an impact on the automotive aftermarket. Ministry of Environment, Conservation […]
AIA Canada takes action to build a stronger national voice for independent service providers in Alberta
The Automotive Industries Association of Canada (AIA Canada) is happy to welcome the members of the Canadian Independent Automotive Association (CIAA) as program participants of the Automotive Service Associate Program (ASAP). Continuing its ongoing efforts to strengthen the voice of automotive service providers across the country on both a provincial and national level, AIA Canada […]
Call for participation: Regulatory review to support economic growth and innovation
The 2018 Budget announced that the government would pursue a regulatory reform agenda focused on supporting innovation and business investment. This included funding over three years for the Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat to coordinate targeted reviews of regulatory requirements and practices that are bottlenecks to economic growth and innovation. The current round of targeted […]