Receiving Company: Canada-U.S. border to open to foreign nationals midnight Tues.
Ottawa, Ontario — The federal government has announced that the Canada-U.S. border is finally opening back up to the general public again, but not in the direction that many Canadians may have been hoping for. On Friday, the Canadian Border Services Association (CBSA) announced that fully vaccinated foreign nationals meeting the conditions to enter Canada […]
EV Apprehension: New survey says there are still many barriers preventing Canadians from adopting EVs, which could be worrisome for automotive industry
Toronto, Ontario — Across Canada, collision repair facilities and automakers have been preparing for the future: electric vehicles. Trying to stay ahead of the electric curve, many shops have obtained EV certifications, invested in new equipment and training. While, automakers have been pumping out electric vehicles left, right and center—with more than 130 new EVs […]
Final Push to the Starting Line: New Your Data. Your Choice petition to put data debate before the House
Toronto, Ontario — The Automotive Industry Association of Canada is calling on the public for one last push to get the “Your Car. Your Data. Your Choice.” campaign through the doors of the House of Commons. AIA Canada president Jean-Francois Champagne announced on Tuesday that the association is in need of 500 signatures on a […]
Vax Pass: B.C. gov. announces three hours paid time off for worker vaccines
Victoria, British Columbia — An update to the Employment Standards Act announced on Monday will allow British Columbians up to three hours of paid leave for COVID-19 vaccine appointments, in an effort by the province to ensure that no wages are lost for employees looking to get in line. “We know that many workers can’t […]
Doctor’s Note: Unifor calling on provincial govs. to mandate paid time off for vaccines
Toronto, Ontario — With COVID-19 vaccinations officially in the rollout phase worldwide, labour leaders in Canada are calling on employers to allow their staff paid time off to get a spot in line for the shot. In fact, Unifor president Jerry Dias wants provincial governments to mandate that their employees receive paid time off when […]
Government drops $11 million to expand Tesla supplier Verbom in Quebec
By CRM Staff Sherbrooke, Quebec — May 9, 2018 — The federal and provincial governments have teamed up to contribute $11 million toward an expansion that will increase production for Verbom, a Tesla supplier located in Quebec. “By integrating new technology into its aluminum parts production line, Verbom has built a reputation for […]
New Brunswick invests $450,000 into EV charging stations
By Tom Davis Ottawa, Ontario — January 17, 2018 — To provide Canadians with more options to drive clean, the Government of Canada has announced a $450,000 investment to nearly double the number of EV charging stations in New Brunswick (NB). Serge Cormier, Member of Parliament for Tracadie–Bathurst, on behalf of Jim Carr, Canada’s Minister […]
Federal budget overlooks skilled trades, tax breaks for small business
By Dylan O’Hagan Peterborough, Ontario — March 24, 2016 — The latest federal budget included more funding for job creation and skills development, but some collision repair facility owners say it’s not enough. They are calling for more training facilities and incentives for both business and students to help increase the workforce. The funding in […]
