Your Monthly Minute from the Automotive Industries Association of Canada for December 2016

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Your Monthly Minute

December 2016

Happy Holidays!

2017 AIA Membership Renewal

Your 2017 membership fees are due and the good news is the renewal fees have not increased.

If you have any questions regarding your membership fees or renewing, contact Igor Minic, Memberships Coordinator.

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3rd Annual Holiday Reception at Queen's Park

The day was an overwhelming success and we even had time for a mannequin challenge .

AIA hosted ten meetings with Ministries whose mandates impact the aftermarket. Meetings were held with the Ministries of Advanced Education and Skills Development, Education, Government and Consumer Services, Labour, Transportation, Women's Issues, Economic Development and Growth and Research, Innovation and Science.

Read more on our blog.

Government of Canada to Ban Asbestos

AIA Canada has been continuously advocating for a ban on the importing of vehicle parts that contain asbestos.

Worker safety is always a priority for our association and our members, and we're glad to see the Canadian government working towards an asbestos-free automotive industry.

"Today, the Honourable Kirsty Duncan, Minister of Science, along with the Honourable Jane Philpott, Minister of Health, the Honourable Catherine McKenna, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, and the Honourable Judy M. Foote, Minister of Public Services and Procurement, announced that the Government of Canada will move forward with a whole-of-government approach to fulfill its commitment to ban asbestos and asbestos-containing products by 2018.

The approach will be guided by science-based decision making and will be implemented in consultation with our partners. Canadians can be confident that the Government of Canada is making every effort to protect their health and safety, along with the health and safety of their families, co-workers and communities."

Read the full press release here.

Key Findings from the 2016 Fall Reports of the Auditor General of Canada

The Auditor General audits federal government departments and agencies, most Crown corporations and many other federal organizations.

The 2016 Fall Reports of the Auditor General of Canada included a report on an audit of Transport Canada.

Key findings of the audit that are of significance to AIA's Members can be found on our blog.

Automated Vehicles Begin Tests on Ontario Roads

Earlier this year, Ontario was deemed the first province to set regulatory framework to test self-driving vehicles. Now, the first automated vehicles are operating on Ontario roads through a pilot project consisting of cars developed by the University of Waterloo, the Erwin Hymer Group and BlackBerry QNX.

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Innovation in the Automotive Aftermarket

How is your business adjusting to new mobility (ride sharing, autonomous vehicles, electric vehicles etc.)?

AIA Canada is embarking on a research project that will explore and understand the concepts and likely upcoming changes of new mobility and how they impact the aftermarket industries. The research project will outline recommendations for the industry to stay relevant and profitable in the long term.

To get involved in the project, contact Manager of Research and Policy Chanel Ghazzawi.

The E-tailing: Online Shopping Habits of Canadian Car Owners

E-tailing has the potential to affect the way you

run your business in the aftermarket industry. AIA Canada's E-tailing: Online Shopping Habits of Canadian Car Owners provides a closer look at this channel.

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Non-members: Purchase a digital copy for only $199

ASP Council Expands, Forming Two Task Forces

The ASP Council met by conference call on December 8th, 2016. The Council welcomed seven new ASPs to the group including Ronald Tremblay, The Garage (Vancouver); Ben Lalonde, Orleans Autopro (Ottawa); Bruce Eccles, Eccles Garage (Toronto); Darryl Croft, OK Tire (Etobicoke); Don Klassen, Crestview Auto (Saskatoon); Shirley Mitchell, Coast Tire (Saint John)and Alan Beech, Beech Motorworks (Hamilton). It was announced that Ronald Tremblay has agreed to take on the role of Chairman of the ASP Council for a one year term. The council discussed a number of issues and from the discussions two task forces have been struck to look at various issues. The next meeting of the Council will be in late January.

AIA Canada Divisions' Chairs Visit National Office

In November, our divisions' chairs met in Ottawa to discuss the future of the automotive aftermarket in Canada. We're grateful for our divisions' chairs who volunteer their time and expertise to support AIA Canada as the voice and resource for the automotive aftermarket industry in Canada.

Bumper To Bumper & Uni-Select Join The High Fives For Kids Foundation to Help The Justin Slade Youth Foundation


	Photo courtesy of: aftermarketNews

AIA Canada and the High Fives for Kids Foundation Board of Directors would like to recognize and thank Sean Corcelli, Regional Vice President, Uni-Select Western Canada for spearheading this fundraising initiative in support of the Justin Slade Youth Foundation.

Read more here.

Congrats to 2016 Southern Alberta Scholarship Winner Stephanie Beland-Miller

Congratulations to Stephanie Beland-Miller from Strathmore, Alberta for being the successful


	Southern Alberta Division Chair Bruce Cowling, NAPA Auto Parts and Stephanie Beland-Miller

candidate of the 2016 AIA Southern Alberta Division Scholarship.

Stephanie has demonstrated her commitment and passion for pursuing a path in the automotive aftermarket industry. Having began her career in the aftermarket automotive industry in 2003 as an Automotive Technician and in 2006, moving to a Parts Technician, Stephanie is excited to continue to grow and expand in her career as new technologies become available.

Southern Alberta Division Makes Multiple Donations


	Glynn Jones, Continental ContiTech and Co-Executive Director Tammy Vanderloh of Medicine Hat Food Bank

Along with their donation to the Veteran's Food Bank in November, the Division has extended monies to The Medicine Hat Food Bank in order to help increasing Alberta families in need. Glynn Jones of Continental ContiTech and member of the Division of Southern Alberta presented a cheque for $1,000 to Co-Executive Director Tammy Vanderloh of Medicine Hat Food Bank.


Ron Kolody, Uni-Select and Executive Director Maral Kiani Tari of Lethbridge Food Bank

Ron Kolody of Uni-Select Canada also presented a cheque of $1,000 to Maral Kiani Tari, Executive Director of Lethbridge Food Bank in order to assist with the 20% increase in usage of the food bank. Lethbridge Food Bank will be putting together approximately 900 Christmas hampers and will find the donation helpful for getting the items that are typically in short supply.

Fix Auto North Bay first shop in Canada to become accredited with the Canadian Collision Industry Accreditation Program

AIA Canada is pleased to announce Fix Auto North Bay as the first collision repair shop in Canada to be recognized under the new Canadian Industry Accreditation Program (CCIAP).

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