Quebec budget 2024-2025 highlights: Quebec’s time to make hard choices
On March 12, 2024, Finance Minister Éric Girard presented the Quebec Budget 2024-2025. Unveiled under the theme Priorités Santé Éducation, this important exercise comes at a time when Quebec is facing an increasingly delicate budgetary situation. While government spending has risen considerably, government revenues are not growing as fast. After the good years, when it […]
Canada’s electric vehicle mandate: What needs to be done for the auto care sector
The Government of Canada’s new Electric Vehicle Availability Standard shows that EVs are not going anywhere— and in just eleven years, are to be fully embraced. The New Electric Vehicle Availability Standard mandates 100 per cent of zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) sales by 2035. With ZEVs becoming the new norm much faster than anticipated, manufacturers are […]
International Women’s Day 2024: Driving success and inclusivity in today’s auto care industry
AIA Canada is thrilled to recognize and celebrate International Women’s Day 2024, a day dedicated to celebrating the remarkable achievements of women, raising awareness about women’s equality, and advocating for positive changes to advance gender equality. While we take the time to celebrate the accomplishments of women in the auto care industry, it is equally […]
Motivated by inspiring others: Élisabeth Lambert
As part of International Women’s Day 2024, AIA Canada is recognizing women from across the auto care industry, highlighting their experiences, achievements, and success in their careers. Throughout her career, Élisabeth Lambert has championed women in the industry, promoted inclusivity, and aims to show why working in the auto care industry is so rewarding. Élisabeth […]
Spotlight on Grégoire Thalheim Bellavance: Motivating young professionals to work in the auto care industry
Greg Tech is the name of the mechanical shop owned by Grégoire Thalheim Bellavance, a young entrepreneur and father of three, located in Rimouski. He bought the 1989-founded family business in 2010. Grégoire discusses his secrets to success for keeping a skilled workforce that is happy to work for his organization. Grégoire Thalheim Bellavance, owner, […]
AIA Canada announces partnership with Auto-jobs.ca, making automotive recruitment more accessible across the country
Ottawa, January 25, 2024 — The Automotive Industries Association of Canada (AIA Canada) is pleased to announce an exclusive recruitment and human resources services partnership with Auto-jobs.ca, marking a significant milestone in increasing visibility of job opportunities within Canada’s auto care sector. This partnership aims to encourage collaboration and streamline the hiring process, ultimately increasing […]
Spotlight on Alexandre Lajeunesse: Proving that opportunities are limitless
Having started down a career path in the automotive industry at the age of 16, Alexandre Lajeunesse displays a never-ending passion for the industry. His journey from dealerships to the auto care sector has allowed him to develop knowledge that touches on multiple facets of the automotive industry—giving him the skills to help modernize our […]
Spotlight on Maude Robert and Stéphane Doré: Trusted owners!
Together for more than 20 years, Maude and Stéphane have managed to establish a collision and repair shop that stands out for its commitment to customer satisfaction, as well as its ability to maintain and repair modern vehicles. Now in their 17th year of operation as owner of SMD Mécanique, they continue to prioritize outstanding […]
Appointment of a Second Vice-President to AIA Canada’s Quebec Division Executive Committee
AIA Canada is proud to announce the appointment of Alexandre Lajeunesse as Second Vice-President of the Quebec Division Executive Committee. Alexandre Lajeunesse, Director of Operations, PME Guru Alexandre has been involved in the auto care industry for 22 years. He began his young career with dealers and then continued in the recycled parts industry. It […]
Spotlight on Steve Bujold: You can feel the passion!
Growing up surrounded by the automotive and sales industry, Steve quickly found his way and has worked in this field for almost 30 years. His passion for the automotive industry is what drives his dedication in its innovation and to encourage everyone to join it while it’s in full bloom. Steve Bujold Eastern Canada Sales […]