Monthly Minute • April 2020
COVID-19 and the Aftermarket
2020 AGM Moved Online
Due to the ongoing efforts to limit the spread of COVID-19, AIA Canada will be holding its AGM in an online format, on April 29, 2020, at 11:30 AM EST. 

Members should check their inboxes for an invitation email. If you have any questions, please contact Didina Kyenge .
Over the last month, provincial governments have all declared states of emergency and/or states of public health emergency. This allows for the implementation of out-of-the-ordinary orders, including different restrictions on business operations. They have also brought out economic aid packages. These aid packages include deferrals, loans, extension of deadlines on payments and payments to impacted workers.

Stay up-to-date with the changes that affect the automotive aftermarket. Check out AIA Canada's online resources:
Coronavirus Updates and Resource Page
Get all the news that matters to the automotive  a ftermarket. Visit AIA Canada’s Coronavirus Updates & Resources page regularly to stay up-to-date.
COVID-19 Provincial Update File
Stay up to date with the latest information on how provinces across Canada are responding to COVID-19 and how these measures affect the automotive aftermarket.

Click here   to sign up.
Government Relations
Assistance for Small and Medium Businesses
Government implements wage subsidy of 75% for small and medium businesses to avoid layoffs during COVID-19 crisis.

What We've Been Talking About on Twitter
AIA Canada @AIAofCanada 
Two insurers in the U.S. have announced that they will give back about $800 million to their auto insurance customers, as people are driving less during the COVID-19 pandemic.
AIA Canada @AIAofCanada 
The Government Operations Centre (GoC) is considered Ottawa’s brain during a national crisis - “Current GoC modelling suggests as a best case scenario that current measures continue until at least July."
Learn more about government relations at AIA and our two key files: access to vehicle data and education and workforce development . You can also reach out to Erin Chreptyk . 
Member Relations
Staying Safe While Staying Open
Help prevent the spreading of the coronavirus and protect your staff, customers and yourself. Display these posters at entry points, doorways and customer reception areas in your business.

The poster is available in sizes 8.5x11in and 8.5x14in so you can print yourself.

Talking to Our Members
AIA President, Jean-Francois Champagne has been hosting a series of teleconferences updating members on the effect coronavirus measures have had on the aftermarket.

You can find recordings of these video calls on our YouTube channel .
Research
Data Dilemma: Canadian Consumer Attitudes Toward
In-Car Data
How much do vehicle owners know about the data their vehicles produce? Do they worry about the amount and types of information their car gathers, and—more importantly—who owns that data?

AIA Canada's newest research looks at vehicle owner's behaviours, attitudes and preferences related to in-vehicle data.

Knowledge Center
The Knowledge Center is where we take the complex findings of our research and present it in easy to digest infographics and factsheets.
Member log in required for free downloads.
Member Benefits
AIA Canada offers members access to networks, products, programs and resources to help their businesses thrive.

For any questions about member benefits, please email membership or call at 1-800-808-2920 ext. 224.
UPS has made changes to their service in light of the COVID-19 situation .

Collision
I-CAR Online Training
As the industry deals with extended time at home, I-CAR Canada on-line courses and webinars are fully active.

CCIF Montreal Cancelled
Due to concerns about COVID-19, CCIF Montreal, scheduled for May 28-29, has been cancelled. For more information, contact info@ccif.ca.
Events
Events Calendar
Events may be affected by efforts to control the spread of COVID-19. Please check with the event hosts to make sure you are up-to-date with any changes.
AIA Events
November 3
Golf Tournaments
Our Media Partners
Car Care Business
Le Garagiste
autosphere.ca
Jobber News
CARS
Jobber Nation
Indie Garage
Thank You to Our Primary Sponsors
Stay Connected
Copyright © 2020. All Rights Reserved.