Quebec government announces new COVID-19 restrictions – aftermarket supply chain allowed to continue operations during shut-down period
On Tuesday, December 15, 2020, Premier François Legault announced that COVID-19 restrictions would be tightened. Starting Thursday, December 17, 2020, until at least January 10, 2021, it is mandatory for office employees to work from home. However, workers required to be on-site for the business to run can enter their office. Starting December 25 until […]
Quebec: AIA High Fives for Kids Foundation Scholarship Presentation
The AIA Canada Quebec Division in collaboration with teachers and directors of vocational training centers offering auto mechanics and body shop programs, selected students who met criteria established by the Comité éducation travail en équipement motorisé du Montréal métropolitain (CÉTÉMM) to be eligible for a draw to receive an AIA High Fives for Kids Foundation […]
Application period now open for the Canada Emergency Rent Subsidy
The application period for the Canada Emergency Rent Subsidy is open. The subsidy provides direct benefits related to rent and property expenses to qualifying businesses, non-profits and charities that have suffered a drop in revenue. Eligible expenses include commercial rent, property taxes (including school taxes and municipal taxes), property insurance, and interest on commercial mortgages. […]
Vehicle repair and manufacturing still deemed essential while the Government of Ontario announces lockdown in Toronto and Peel Region
Friday, November 20th, the Government of Ontario announced that Toronto and Peel regions will be moving into a lockdown on Monday November 23, 2020, 12:01am. These measures will be in place until December 21, 2020. The rules are quite similar to what was put into place early on in the COVID-19 pandemic in March and […]
Application period for the Canada United Small Business Relief Fund is now open
Through the Canada United Small Business Relief Fund (CUSBRF), small businesses can be reimbursed for costs related to reopening safely or the adoption of technologies to move more of their business online. Reopening Safely: Purchase of Personal Protective Equipment. Renovation of space necessary to adhere to re-opening guidelines. Adopting Technologies to Move Business Online: Enhancement […]
Two executive vice-presidents appointed to the AIA Canada Quebec Division
The AIA Canada Quebec Division is proud to announce the appointment of Ms. Élisabeth Lambert as first vice-president and Mr. Mario Comtois as second vice-president on its steering committee. Ms. Lambert is the first woman to hold this position in the history of the division. She is vice-president, general manager and co-owner of Pièces d’Auto […]
AIA Canada’s testimony to Ontario’s Standing Committee on Finance and Economic Affairs
On August 18, 2020, Jean-François Champagne, AIA Canada’s president, testified in front of the Government of Ontario’s Standing Committee on Finance and Economic Affairs. The Committee’s mandate is to consider and report to the Parliament of Ontario on the province’s fiscal and economic policies. AIA Canada’s testimony centered around the impact of COVID-19 on the […]
AIA Canada releases a comprehensive Guide of financial support and programs for apprentices and employers
The automotive aftermarket is the people who work in it. Nearly 390,000 Canadians are employed across the aftermarket service and supply chain, from parts manufacturers to your local repair and maintenance shop. The demand for skilled labour grows every year, in particular, for trade professionals who can work on the next generation of vehicles that […]
Alberta introduces bill implementing new regulations for scrap metal sales
On June 18, 2020, the Ministry of Justice and Solicitor General of Alberta introduced Bill-25, Protecting Alberta Industry from Theft Act, 2020. Please note that Bill-25 has only been introduced to the provincial legislature. It still has to be pass to become law. Objective To combat rural crime (part of the government’s greater commitment to […]
Quebec announces legislative measures on wearing masks or face coverings in public places
As recommended by Auto Prévention, unless the auto repair shop is open to clients, mechanics keeping a minimum distance of 2 metres from their colleagues are not required to wear a mask. A priori, the shop is a private space (not open to clients), therefore nothing changes; the guidelines remain the same as before. Mechanics, […]