Driving Diversity: Ontario to invest $16.5 million to help empower Black youth in the automotive sector
Toronto, Ontario — The Ontario government is investing an additional $16.5 million in the Black Youth Action Plan (BYAP) to help support Black youth in high-demand trades sectors. Specifically, the donated funds will go towards continuing to support more than 20 community-based and culturally-focused organizations with a proven track record of empowering Black children and […]
10K off a Tesla: Automaker offers more affordable cars to Canadian market
Ottawa, Ontario — Tesla is now offering North American buyers a new variant of its Model S or Model X at lower prices. While the two vehicles are $10,000 cheaper, these new “Standard Range” (SR) models come with a smaller range as well. The Model S SR has a 515-kilometre range, while the Model X […]
Seven Mill for Support: Ontario invests in training for auto manufacturing workers
Etobicoke, Ontario — The Ontario government is investing $7 million to deliver training and paid job placements in the automotive manufacturing sector for up to 800 people from underrepresented groups. The project, led by the Automotive Parts Manufacturers’ Association (APMA), will help develop a new talent pipeline to reinvigorate a sector with an aging workforce […]
Apprenticeship Agenda: Canadian Apprenticeship Forum establishes National Research Agenda
Ottawa, Ontario — The Canadian Apprenticeship Forum (CAF-FCA) has launched Canada’s first National Apprenticeship Research Agenda. This agenda provides a three-year framework for priority areas of research as it relates to the Canadian apprenticeship system. It will shape the organization’s world-class research by identifying and conducting research that supports organizational goals outlined in CAF-FCA’s 2021-2024 […]
The ‘New Normal’: CIECA webinar guest says industry should not ‘fight’ AI
Toronto, Ontario — On Thursday, CIECA held a webinar on the future of AI in the collision repair industry. Driaan du Toit, vice president of strategy and development at Solera hosted the webinar, alongside Evan Davies, Solera’s chief technology officer (CTO). The two covered a variety of topics ranging from the impact of COVID-19, to […]
Need a Lift?: CSN BC Collisions purchased by Lift Auto Group
Burnaby, B.C. — Lift Auto Group continues to expand by acquiring another collision centre under the CSN banner, and CSN BC Collisions is the most recent acquisition completed by Lift. The transaction is positioned to benefit CSN, Lift, and the customers that call Burnaby, British Columbia home, say the companies. “Lift is pleased to have acquired […]
Slow Down, Move Over: Tow truck driver hit by vehicle in Calgary
Calgary, Alberta — A tow truck driver was taken to the hospital early Wednesday morning after being struck by a vehicle near Deerfoot City. According to Global News, police said the tow truck driver had parked the truck in the 5700 block of southbound 11 Street N.E. around 6 a.m. to aid a driver who […]
Bridging the Gap: Hyundai Canada launches new automotive scholarship for Black students at Centennial College
Markham, Ontario — Hyundai Canada and Centennial College announced today a new scholarship to support diversity, equity and inclusion in the automotive sector in Canada. The Hyundai Diversity Scholarship aims to foster the recruitment and advancement of Black students applying to the School of Transportation at Centennial College. The scholarship in full covers $60,000, which […]
Sweden Steel-ing the Spotlight: Volvo Cars to test fossil-free steel from Swedish steel maker, SSAB
Toronto, Ontario — Swedish steel maker SSAB is teaming up with Volvo Cars to jointly explore the development of fossil-free steel for use in the automotive industry. The collaboration makes Volvo Cars the first carmaker to work with SSAB and its HYBRIT initiative. Volvo Cars will also be the first automaker to secure SSAB steel […]
Canadian Cars Wanted: More Canadian used vehicles going to U.S. amid shortages
Toronto, Ontario — Since early April, U.S. car dealers have been buying used cars from Canada to combat microchip shortages. However, over the last few months, the U.S. has been gobbling up even more of Canada’s inventory, according to new data from J.D. Power and ALS. “Everything seems to be in high demand,” Jonathan Banks, […]
