Buyers GuideAIA CanadaOTTAWA, Ontario K2P 2K3Company OverviewContact180 ELGIN STREET SUITE 1400OTTAWA, Ontario K2P 2K3CAollisiontraining@aiacanada.comPhone:00-808-2920About AIA CanadaLatest from AIA CanadaPodcastAccelerating Excellence: Your path to Gold Class recognition and the future of training in collision repairAIA CanadaIn this episode of industry insider Stuart Klein discusses his career path and the critical role of ICAR in enhancing collision repair training in Canada.June 26, 2025TechnicalSparks Fly: Canadian Welding Bureau expands access to trainingAIA CanadaToronto, Ontario -- The Canadian Welding Bureau is improving access to welding training and certification for collision repair professionals across the country...June 19, 2025Trade AssociationsMeet the Team: AIA Canada announces new executive committee members at AGMAIA CanadaToronto, Ontario -- The Automotive Industries Association of Canada adding three fresh appointments to its board of directors...April 16, 2025BusinessDRIVING THE FUTURE OF COLLISION REPAIRFix Network WorldApril 15, 2025BusinessDriving the Future of Collision Repair: A Vision for Real ChangeFix Auto Canada Inc.Toronto, Ontario -- The collision repair industry stands at a crossroads—and the time for talk is over. In this bold and honest opinion piece, Sylvain Seguin, president of Fix Network Canada and newly appointed CCIF chair, calls for a unified push toward standardization.April 1, 2025HomeTREND IN THE TRADESGeneral enrolment is increasing in the States—so what’s the story in Canada? By ALLISON ROGERS On April 1st—like a laughable April Fools’ joke to some members of the general public—an article called “How Gen Z Is Becoming the Toolbelt Generation” was published to the Wall Street Journal. The author, Te-Ping Chen, writes that “rising pay […]June 19, 2024HomeFOR WORLDWIDE CONSIDERATIONIBISCanada’s insights for IBIS Global Focus report Story by ALLISON ROGERS As the Canadian media partners of the International Bodyshop Industry Symposium (IBIS), Collision Repair magazine was once again asked to provide a Canadian perspective on the industry. The IBIS Global Focus Report brings market intelligence from its industry parnters, gathering data insights and anecdotal […]June 18, 2024HomeBRUNO ON THE BOARDAIA CanadaRyan Bruno named Chair of AIA Canada Board of Directors Ryan Bruno, president and CEO of CSN Collision, is a familiar face to the Canadian collision sector and automotive aftermarket in general. In the wake of his appointment as Chair of the Automotive Industries Association of Canada (AIA Canada) Board of Directors, Collision Repair magazine […]June 18, 2024HomeANSWER THE CALLAIA CanadaAIA Canada emphasizes industry collaboration, conversation at 2024 National Conference Story by ALLISON ROGERS The automotive aftermarket is on the brink of greatness—that was one of the key messages and takeaways from the Automotive Industries Association of Canada’s National Conference this past April. But some serious industry-wide conversations need to happen before we get there. […]June 18, 2024Collision RepairIndustry Insider: Training as a tool for success, with Stuart Klein, VP of Collision Programs, AIA CanadaToronto, Ontario — On today’s episode of Industry Insider, Stuart Klein, the VP of Collision Programs for the Automotive Industries of Canada (AIA Canada) sits down to chat about collision repair training–why it’s important for the future of your business; how to access top-notch training and opportunities and the topics you should pay attention to. […]May 8, 2024ADASEditor’s Note: Key takeaways from AIA Canada’s National Conference 2024By Allison Rogers This was my third year attending the Automotive Industries Association of Canada (AIA Canada)’s annual National Conference, and there was an overwhelming sense of change in the air. There was, of course, the literal change of Chair for the AIA Canada Board of Directors, which welcomed a familiar face for our readers, […]April 26, 2024Collision RepairWorking Conditions: Stacey Miller says transparency and strong management key qualities in creating inclusive workplace for womenToronto, Ontario — As the aftermarket continues taking steps to attract more women to the trade, transparency and strong leadership are of the utmost importance, says Stacey Miller, VP of communications for the Auto Care Association. During her breakout session at AIA Canada’s National Conference last week, Miller delved into data regarding women employed in […]April 26, 2024Collision RepairLosing Charge: Canadian interest in EVs drops for second year in a row, says AutoTrader surveyToronto, Ontario — Interest in electric vehicles (EVs) in Canada has dropped for the second year in a row, says a recent AutoTrader survey, despite continued positive indicators from consumers. The survey specifically noted that “while almost half of non-EV owners are open to buying an EV for their next vehicle, interest in EVs has […]April 24, 2024EventsChange the Conversation: AIA Canada hosts 2024 National Conference, with emphasis on industry-wide conversationToronto, Ontario — The automotive aftermarket is on the brink of greatness—that was one of the key messages and takeaways from the Automotive Industries Association of Canada’s National Conference on Wednesday. But, before we get there, some serious industry-wide conversations need to happen. AIA Canada hosted its annual event in Mississauga, Ont., this week, beginning […]April 24, 2024Collision RepairSTRIDE AND GLORYConsolidated Collision Services (Ccs)Consolidated Collision Services brings Full Stride event to network partners across Canada Jason Arnott, Chris Chinn, Charles Aubry and Craig Kirby of the CCS Corporate team. Consolidated Collision Services (CCS) hosted its cross-Canada Full Stride tour this fall, which featured a series of performance and profitability-centred meetings in Calgary, Alberta; Toronto, Ontario, and Quebec City, […]December 15, 2023
