Join the Outlook Study Community of Practice
AIA Canada is updating the Outlook study based on the new realities of the industry and we need your help! The final report will be punchy and concise, and come with a new version of the data visualization tool, that offers critical market intelligence for businesses operating in the aftermarket industry in Canada. AIA Canada […]
AIA Canada’s June 2022 advocacy efforts
AIA Canada on Parliament Hill On May 13, AIA Canada testified before the Standing Committee on Industry and Technology as part of the committee’s study on small and medium-sized businesses. AIA Canada President, Jean-François Champagne, and Fix Network World President and CEO, Steve Leal, presented the aftermarket’s concerns on the issues of competition, the right […]
Reconnecting at the AIA Canada Quebec Division golf tournament
On Thursday, May 26, 104 golfers joined together in the first golf tournament of the season where they had the chance to reconnect with players from all sectors of the aftermarket industry. They were joined by another twenty people for the cocktail and dinner. During the dinner, Interim President Élisabeth Lambert, thanked the guests on […]
2022 Ontario election results and what it means for the aftermarket’s future
Premier Doug Ford and the Progressive Conservative (PC) Party of Ontario secured a majority government in the provincial election held on June 2, 2022. The PCs gained 16 seats, winning a total of 83. Ford’s second consecutive majority is a feat; no incumbent government in over fifteen years has secured a second term. Despite losing […]
Where the parties stand on aftermarket issues: 2022 Ontario election
Ontarians go to the polls on June 2 to elect a new provincial government. The Ontario Progressive Conservatives, led by Premier Doug Ford, are looking to hold onto power, while the provincial Liberals and NDP are each hoping to take control of the next provincial legislature. When it comes time to cast their ballot, every […]
The 2022 Ontario election and the automotive aftermarket: what you need to know
Ontario’s general election is set for June 2nd. It is the first election in the province since 2018 and will see Premier Doug Ford seek a second term. During this election, Ford will be facing off against NDP Leader Andrea Horwath, Liberal Leader Steven Del Duca, and Green Party Leader Mike Schreiner. Between now and […]
AIA Canada partners with the Government of Ontario to offer new Electric Vehicle Training
Ottawa, ON, May 2, 2022 – The Automotive Industries Association of Canada (AIA Canada), in partnership with the Government of Ontario and St. Lawrence College, is delighted to announce a new and innovative automotive aftermarket industry training project. Made possible through the Ontario Government’s Skills Development Fund, the goal of the program is to address […]
The British Columbia Division welcomes new chair
The AIA Canada British Columbia Division is proud to welcome Steve Pigg as division chairman. Steve has had several positions in the automotive industry since the early 90s. He is currently District Manager for NGK Spark Plugs Canada. Steve is looking forward to reinvigorating the division by bring in new division members to help get […]
AIA Canada Quebec Division holds AIA Canada Day
The Quebec Division hosted “AIA Canada Day” on March 21, with the goal of introducing students in auto mechanics and body repair programs at vocational training centers to the work done by AIA Canada and the aftermarket industry in general. Patrick Saint-Pierre, head of the Quebec Division’s succession committee, accompanied by Mario Comtois, Élisabeth Lambert, […]
Business owners, take advantage of the Canada Digital Adoption Program (CDAP)
The Government of Canada has committed $4 billion to the Canada Digital Adoption Program (CDAP). The CDAP helps small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) adopt digital technologies. These days, the adoption of digital technologies like e-commerce platforms and digital inventory management systems, can mean the difference between a competitive and a non-competitive business. The CDAP has […]