Down to Diversify: AIA to host Curbside Chat with Bob Jaworski and Lordco’s Samantha Coates
Toronto, Ontario – The Automotive Industries Association of Canada (AIA Canada)’s latest Curbside Chat episode will feature Samantha Coates on the importance of diversifying and diversity in a changing automotive Aftermarket. Samantha Coates began working in the industry 25 years ago at Lordco Auto Parts. She held many positions in the company before becoming the […]
Doubling Down: Your Data Your Choice petition doubles signatures in two weeks
Ottawa, Ontario — The Change.org petition created in support of the Your Data. Your Choice campaign demanding consumer access to vehicle data has garnered more than 20,000 signatures, double its numbers just over two weeks after hitting 10,000 signatures on March 10. The Canadian campaign advocating for consumer control of vehicle data–which is currently ruled […]
Data At Your Fingertips: AIA releases new data visualization tool based on 2020 Outlook Study data
Toronto, Ontario – Feel like you’re swimming in spreadsheets these days? The Automotive Industries Association of Canada’s (AIA) brand new data visualization tool could be what helps keep your head above water. Announced in a press release on Wednesday, the new tool from AIA comes equipped with the latest data from the company’s 2020 Outlook […]
Calling the Movers and Shakers: AIA Canada seeks Young Leader of the Year nominations
Ottawa, Ontario — The Automotive Industries Association of Canada (AIA Canada) is seeking nominations for its Young Professionals in the Aftermarket Committee’s Young Leader of the Year award. This annual award recognizes efforts of an outstanding individual under the age of 45 that excels in leadership, is involved in AIA as a volunteer, shows committment […]
AIA Asks: Industry feedback wanted on DCM to strip paint in autobody sector
Ottawa, Ontario — AIA Canada has received a request for information from Environment and Climate Change Canada to determine if the current risk management strategy for dichloromethane (DCM), a substance used to strip paint, is sufficient or if new measures should be considered. When the government investigates a substance’s risk-management strategy, the industry must provide […]
Fight for Your Rights: AIA Canada rallies for Your Data. Your Choice industry support
Ottawa, Ontario – As the Your Data. Your Choice movement gains momentum across North America, the Automotive Industries Association of Canada (AIA Canada) is urging collision repairers to take action in the fight for access to vehicle data. During Tuesday’s Your Data. Your Choice webinar session, J.F. Champagne, AIA Canada president and Bill Hanvey, CEO […]
AIA Canada Wants You: Applications open for Board of Directors
Ottawa, Ontario — You could be the next member appointed to the Automotive Industries Association of Canada’s (AIA Canada) board of directors. Every year at AIA Canada, two or more directors complete their term on the board. It is the responsibility of the nominating committee to propose a slate of new directors for consideration to […]
