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For the Youth: NAIT instructor Cecile Bukmeier talks COVID-19 student impact with Deputy Prime Minister

Edmonton, Alberta — In a virtual panel, Chrystia Freeland, Canadian Deputy Prime Minister discussed COVID-19’s impact on young people with a wide array of panelists from Edmonton’s youth community. And Collision Repair magazine’s very own columnist Cecile Bukmeier was a part of the discussion.  In the webinar held on June 18, Bukmeier, who is an autobody […]

July 23, 2021

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New small business support efforts, luxury tax and more: A look at the 2021-22 federal budget

Ottawa, Ontario ⁠— The Liberal government unveiled its federal 2021-22 budget on Monday.  Despite numerous promises regarding small business recovery, vehicle electrification, EV battery initiatives and even a luxury tax on high-priced vehicles, the budget does not include any scrappage programs or incentives to purchase new vehicles, EVs or otherwise. Collision Repair has compiled a […]

April 21, 2021