CIIA

HAMILTON, Ontario L8H 7S7

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PO BOX 47594 CENTRE MALL
HAMILTON, Ontario L8H 7S7
CA
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A CELEBRATION OF LIFE
Sam Piercey GENERAL MANAGER, CO-OWNER OF BUDDS’ COLLISION, INDUSTRY MENTOR Sam Piercey was introduced to Collision Repair readers through his column, Point Blank with Piercey. In his columns, Sam didn’t simply write with candor, but with a palpable compassion for those he saw as comrades in the collision industry; his fellow business-owners, his extended family. […]
August 16, 2021
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Collision Repair
Year in review 2019 – Top posts month by month
Toronto, Ontario — This year was chock-full of collision repair news and events. From business and industry news, to technology, to the wackiest believe-it-or-nots, take a look through the year’s top stories month-by-month, January through November. January February March April May June July August September October November January A Forum to Remember: CCIF in Toronto Last […]
December 4, 2019
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Collision Repair
Details on John Norris reception announced
By CRM staff Toronto, Ontario — June 4, 2019 — The family of the late CIIA executive director John Norris has released information about the public visitation ceremony being held for the collision industry icon who died last week.  Norris, is survived by his wife, Annette,  children, Theresa, Richard and Jeffrey, and grandchildren Quinn and […]
June 3, 2019
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Collision Repair
Editor’s Log: The Constant Repairer
By Gideon Scanlon Toronto, Ontario — May 31, 2019– I’d intended to write this weeks column on the many collision repair facilities that were celebrating the Toronto Raptors efforts to dribble, dunk and alley-oop  their way to the top of the National Basketball Association, but that doesn’t quite feel right. Canada’s collision community lost one […]
May 31, 2019
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Collision Repair
Remembering John Norris
Toronto, Ontario — May 29, 2019 — John Norris, executive director of the Collision Industry Information Assistance, has died. Known as a passionate champion of the Canadian collision industry, and of the people who worked within it, Norris is also known for playing a major role in the establishment of the Ontario College of Trades. […]
May 29, 2019
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Collision Repair
CIIA offers basic estimating/insurance protocols course
By CRM staff Toronto, Ontario – April 3, 2019 – Canadian Industry Information Assistance announced that the offering a new 2019 basic estimating/insurance protocols course to help shop or office employees, new estimators, and insurance company staff with estimating collision damage on cars and trucks in Ontario. This three-day course will be held at the […]
March 29, 2019
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Collision Repair
Tropicana’s freshly trained repairers
By Jordan Arseneault Toronto, Ontario — December 21, 2018 — It’s almost time for lunch as Jorden Cardinell puts the final touches on the front end of a newly repaired bumper. The inspiring apprentice inspects the part from all sides, before sliding underneath the vehicle to secure its clips. Covered in grease from head to […]
December 21, 2018
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Collision Repair
Martino brothers give back
By CRM Staff Toronto, Ontario – November 14, 2018 – On Tuesday, Jack Martino of Martino Brothers Collision and  Parkdale Food Bank’s director Valdene Allison, were awarded for their efforts to help feed the students of Tropicana’s autobody program.  A long-term supporter of Tropicana , Martino was honoured for his efforts to spearhead the fundraising needed […]
November 14, 2018
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Training
Centennial College hosts info session for Tropicana students
By CRM Staff   Toronto, Ontario — April 2, 2018 — This past Friday, Centennial College invited a number of interested student applicants from Tropicana Employment Centre for an information session and a tour of the autobody and collision repair lab. They also toured the welding lab and the paint booth areas. This was preceded […]
April 2, 2018
Future Tropicana students touring Centennial College's facilities.
Collision Repair
Centennial College Grad Awards and Career Fair
March 27, 2018 — Toronto, ON —  Level Three Advanced apprenticeship students from Centennial College in Toronto recently were awarded industry recognition plaques. The 17 graduates will now go back to work for their employers and soon write their “Red Seal” trades exam for trades licensing as Auto Body Collision Damage repair technicians.  This “license” […]
March 27, 2018
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Auto Insurance
Canadian autobody industry leaders respond to Aviva shop fraud investigation
By CRM Staff   Toronto, Ontario — March 19, 2018 — Inspired by tow truck driver recommendations, Aviva recently led an undercover investigation into Canadian collision repair shops. The investigation, covered by CTV, found evidence that repair facilities are conducting inappropriate repairs.   The major Canadian P&C carrier crashed ten vehicles and appraised the damage […]
March 19, 2018
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Collision Repair
RoadTrust launches app for stranded motorists
Toronto, Ontario — January 1, 2018 — RoadTrust, an OEM compliant accreditation program, has launched an app designed to helps shops make more money and improve customer experience, the company claims. RoadTrust is an on-demand platform that connects stranded motorists with a choice of the nearest and accredited service providers, with the accreditation package being […]
January 8, 2018
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Training
Government announces big changes to Ontario apprenticeship program
By Jeff Sanford Toronto, Ontario — November 20, 2017 — The Ontario provincial government included several business-friendly measures in the 2017 Ontario Fall Economic Statement handed down last week, which look set to benefit small firms in the collision repair sector. The government traditionally updates its budget in the fall by tabling a ‘mini-budget.’ This […]
November 20, 2017
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Collision Repair
CIIA to hold new Certification of Qualification prep courses
By Tom Davis Hamilton, Ontario — October 20, 2017 — Collision Industry Information Assistance (CIIA) has scheduled three classes in November and December to help unlicensed techs successfully complete their provincial trades license exam. The CIIA regularly runs preparation courses for the Certification of Qualification exams that some technicians – those who have the necessary […]
October 20, 2017
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Collision Repair
RoadTrust needs shops for pilot program
Toronto, Ontario — September 20, 2017 — The RoadTrust program is getting closer to being able to help motorists involved in collisions and vehicle breakdowns. RoadTrust is an accreditation program administered by Collision Industry Information Assistance (CIIA).  The program is now accepting shops into the pilot phase of the program. Only 10 collision repair facilities will […]
September 20, 2017
RoadTrust is looking for 10 collision repair facilities that are willing to engage in the pilot portion of the program.
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