Call for participation: Canada Training Benefit survey
The Government of Canada wants to hear from employers, workers, training institutions, and labour organizations about the Canada Training Benefit (CTB). The objective of the CTB is to help Canadians upgrade their skills so they can participate in work environments that are being shaped by new technologies and automation. The CTB provides workers with two […]
Career day at the Montreal Motorized Equipment Trade School
The AIA Canada Quebec division participated in the ninth edition of Career Day at the Montreal Motorized Equipment Trade School (EMEMM in French) on April 11th. With 75 employers registered, the event required a large venue and was held in the EMEMM department of bodywork. Danielle Goyette, Deputy Director of the EMEMM, spoke to representatives […]
New steering committee appointments for AIA Canada Quebec Division
The Automotive Industries Association of Canada’s (AIA Canada) Quebec Division is proud to announce the appointment of four new division steering committee members from various sectors of the automotive industry. Following a call for nominations, four people were referred by members of the division steering committee. Candidates representing parts stores and auto shop owners were […]
Ontario’s 2019 Budget
Overview The Ontario budget is expected to be balanced within five years, sometime after the next provincial election.[i] This is a reversal of a key campaign promise to balance the books within the first term.[ii] In order to reach a surplus of $300 million by 2023-24, the government is relying on predictions that “revenues will […]
Come together to clean
The partners of the automotive services industry are joining forces to create a festive event under the theme Come together to clean. On Saturday, June 15, 150 volunteers from various sectors of the automotive services industry will participate in a major clean-up of a site located in the Saint-Hyacinthe region that has accumulated environmental pollution. […]
Another successful apprenticeship fair for the AIA Canada Quebec Division
Aftermarket employers had the chance to meet graduating automotive technician students at the second apprenticeship fair held by the Automotive Industries Association of Canada’s (AIA Canada) Quebec Division. The event took place on March 18, at the École des métiers en équipement motorisé in Montréal. The goal of the fair was to build awareness of […]
First apprenticeship fair of 2019 held by the AIA Canada Quebec Division
The Automotive Industry Association of Canada’s (AIA Canada) Quebec Division held their first apprentice fair of 2019, on February 28, at the l’Argile Training Centre in Joliette. These events are meant to introduce graduating automotive service students to the aftermarket industry and to offer them an opportunity to meet owners and managers of service shop […]
AIA Canada announces the appointments of industry veterans to its senior leadership team
Ottawa, ON – March 6, 2019 – The Automotive Industries Association of Canada (AIA Canada) is pleased to announce two new staff appointments to its senior management team. Linda Donnini will be joining the Association as vice-president, member relations, and Sean Corcelli as executive director, Alberta Division. Linda Donnini comes to AIA Canada with over […]
AIA Canada Ontario Division raises $15,000 for AIA High Fives for Kids Foundation
It may not be golf weather right now but, this week, we’re teeing up thanks for the $15,000 raised at AIA Canada Ontario Division’s Golf Day, last summer. This generous contribution will help the AIA High Fives for Kids Foundation continue to fund children’s programs across the country.
Calls for technology proposals for Ontario businesses
The Automotive Parts Manufacturers Association (APMA) and the Autonomous Vehicle Innovation Network (AVIN) are seeking Calls for Technology proposals. All small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Ontario that have developed new connected and/or autonomous vehicle technology that is ready to be commercialized are eligible to submit a proposal. Technology will be showcased in a fleet […]