MONTHLY MINUTE • MARCH 2021 |
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Add AIA Canada's AGM to your calendar |
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AIA Canada Launches Interactive Data Visualization Tool |
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Aftermarket businesses need access to accurate data to make strategic choices. That’s why we’ve developed a new interactive Data Visualization Tool that includes pertinent data points from the 2020 Outlook Study.
Presented in a business-standard Microsoft Excel file format, this tool boasts a clean and easy user interface, which allows the reader to sort and order data in the way that best suits their needs.
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Your Car. Your Data. Your Choice.™
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Take a Stand. Take the Pledge. Become a Vehicle Data Champion. |
When we launched the Your Car. Your Data. Your Choice.™ campaign in Canada, we knew we would need the help of our members to spread the message about the importance of vehicle data. Reality is, Canadians are unaware of the amount and kind of data their cars collect and transmit, or what that data is used for. |
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Want to find out more about the main issues facing the automotive aftermarket? Read all about AIA Canada's key advocacy files.
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Government seeks industry feedback on the use of dichloromethane to strip paint in the auto body sector.
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New CCA Report Discusses Connected, Autonomous, Shared And Electric Vehicles
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The Council of Canadian Academies recently released the report Choosing Canada’s Automotive Future. The report highlights issues related to connected, autonomous, shared and electric vehicles, some of which will have ramifications for the aftermarket.
Some key takeaways from the report echo many of the issues that AIA Canada is invested in, including vehicle data control and the right to repair.
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Ontario’s expanded apprenticeship programs will build a robust, skilled workforce |
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The Ontario government is investing $47 million in 2021-22 to hire more apprentices, improve the quality of training and help them complete their training and certification through the new Achievement Incentive Program and the expanded Apprenticeship Capital Grant.
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What We've Been Talking About on Twitter |
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New vehicles feature at least one Advanced Driver Assistance Systems feature. However, there is near-zero standardization among automakers when it comes to calibration requirements and parameters.
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MEMA survey found that without the use of automaker scan tools, independent auto shops are unable to interpret and fix 20% to 30% of ADAS diagnostic trouble codes, leading the vehicle to be sent to a dealership. Read more
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Learn more about government relations at AIA Canada and our key files here.
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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.
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Goodlife Fitness centers are re-opening! |
As an AIA Canada member, you’ll receive a preferred rate with a savings up to 39% for a regularly priced All Access Membership!
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Find out how Goodlife is keeping members safe. |
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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.
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Welcome to our newest member of AIA Canada |
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If you haven’t renewed your AIA Canada membership yet, don’t wait any longer!
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Northern and Southern Alberta Divisions Join |
The Northern and Southern Alberta Divisions have announced that they will be joining forces to collaborate in defense and support of the aftermarket industry in the province.
Marcia Hay will be the chair of the joint division.
While the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has postponed plans for 2021, the new division will continue to support the Rick Gibson Memorial endowment fund at NAIT, the Children's Wish Foundation and the YWCA.
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We are saddened to learn of the recent passing of long time AIA Canada members Barry Dixon, Paul Woolridge, and Jean-Marc Laroche. |
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The YPA Spotlight Series is where members share their experiences, insights and industry outlooks. This month, we meet Nathaniel Willsie, from Grote Industries. You can read his full spotlight here.
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2021 Young Leader of the Year Award |
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Nominations are now open for the 2021 Young Leader of the Year Award! |
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Do you know a young executive or manager in your organization who has excelled in one or more of the following areas? |
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- leadership;
- innovation;
- industry contribution;
- volunteer work with AIA;
- volunteer/community work outside of the Association.
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HIGH FIVES FOR KIDS FOUNDATION |
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The Chairman’s Challenge Fundraising Drive Passes the $10,000 Mark |
AIA High Fives for Kids Foundation Chairman Ray Proulx, is asking distributors, suppliers, jobbers, service providers, and AIA members to think of the High Fives for Kids Foundation and help with its fundraising.
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The Great Canadian Aftermarket Trade Show |
The Great Canadian Aftermarket Podcast |
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Thank You to Our Primary Sponsors |
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STAY CONNECTED / SUIVEZ-NOUS |
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