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NOW AVAILABLE
The AIA Canada 2020 Annual Report
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The AIA Canada 2020 Annual Report is the Association’s highlight reel of our successes in the face of the unprecedented challenges during the past year.
In addition to our COVID-19 response, the 2020 Annual Report features the launch of the Your Car. Your Data. Your Choice.™ campaign, our latest research publications, industry outreach efforts, and a busy online events and podcast schedule.
The 2020 Annual Report is a colourful recap of a year unlike any other.
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AIA Canada Holds Online AGM |
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Because of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, AIA Canada’s 2021 Annual General Meeting was held online for the second year.
Here are some of the highlights.
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AIA Canada Welcomes New Directors to its Board |
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Three new directors joined the AIA Canada Board of Directors at April’s AGM. We welcome Tony Kuczynski, Derek Suen, and Craig Jalbert.
You can learn more about the new members here.
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AIA Canada Announces Changes to the Executive Committee of the Board of Directors |
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Bob Jaworski, president and general manager of Auto Electric Service, was elected to the role of chairman of the board of directors.
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YPA Young Leader of the Year Award |
During the AGM, the Young Professionals in the Aftermarket (YPA) Committee were pleased to present Kathryn Jones of Dorman Products with the 2021 Young Leader of the Year Award.
Get to know Kathryn better here.
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AIA Distinguished Service Award |
The AIA Distinguished Service Award recognizes outstanding service and leadership. It is the highest award presented to an individual member.
We are excited to present this year’s award to Mauro Cifelli of Groupe Del Vasto.
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Your Car. Your Data. Your Choice.™
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Your Car. Your Data. Your Choice.™
Petition Nears 26,000 Signatures!
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Have you added your name yet? Help us get to 100,000 signatures by signing and sharing the petition within your networks. |
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The new federal budget proposes over $100 billion in new spending. How will it affect the automotive aftermarket? Read our assessment today.
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What We've Been Talking About on Twitter |
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Want to increase interest in the skilled trades? Direct your efforts at parents; changing the perception of parents is critical as parents shape the tastes and expectations of their children.
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2021 is proving good for automakers as vehicle sales appear to have recovered in the first quarter.
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Learn more about government relations at AIA Canada and our key files here.
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This easy-to-use tool gives busy aftermarket professionals the ability to scan through reams of data for the points important to them, compare values from across dozens of data sets, and study trends year-over-year. |
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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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NASTF’s Donny Seyfer Talks Tech |
New technology, and the privacy concerns that go along with it, is changing every day. In this podcast, NASTF Executive Officer Donny Seyfer talks SDRM FAQs, security sensitive repairs and NASTF's new Assisted Immobilizer Reprogramming (AIR) initiative.
Listen to the podcast here.
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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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Enjoy automatic savings with Staples Preferred. You’ll also benefit from a dedicated Account Manager who will oversee your activity and handle special requests.
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Welcome to Our Newest AIA Canada Member |
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Build a Dream Trades Week |
May 17-21, Build a Dream will dedicate a whole week to spotlighting the people, organizations, and companies that keep our world moving. To help families with career exploration, on May 19-20, they’ll host Ontario’s largest virtual trades expo for students in grades 9-12.
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Joe Mercanti steps down from AIA Ontario Division |
Long-time member and chair of the AIA Ontario Division, Joe Mercanti, is stepping down from the association as he retires from the industry. An active member of the community, Joe championed many worthwhile causes through the AIA High Fives for Kids Foundation.
We wish him all the best!
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Photo: Joe Mercanti (far left) back before social distancing.
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The YPA Spotlight Series is where members share their experiences, insights and industry outlooks. Meet Shannon Tardiff, General Manager, Field Operations for Eastern Canada, CSN Collision Centres. While studying to become a police officer, Shannon took a part-time job at a local Canadian Tire in the automotive parts department and let’s just say – the rest is history. The Young Professionals in the Aftermarket Committee is excited to welcome a representative from the collision industry! You can read her full spotlight here.
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SHAD's R&R Tournament, a mainstay of the aftermarket’s commitment to giving back to the community for nearly 50 years, has been canceled for 2021. But you can still help! SHAD’s R&R is launching an online campaign to continue to raise funds for Muscular Dystrophy Canada.
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HIGH FIVES FOR KIDS FOUNDATION |
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Running in Support of High Fives for Kids |
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Peter Bulmer, publisher of CARS magazine and Jobber News, is undertaking a 50 KM run to raise funds to support the AIA High Fives For Kids Foundation.
You can find out how to support Peter here!
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AIA High Fives For Kids Foundation Recognition Awards Presented at AGM |
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Although they were announced in December of 2020, the official presentation of the AIA High Fives For Kids Foundation Recognition Awards was made at last month's AGM.
Congratulations to the recipients of the 2020 AIA High Fives for Kids Foundation Recognition Awards:
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Company – Lordco
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Division – AIA Canada Northern Alberta Division
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October 30 - November 2, 2021
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Our 2021 AIA Canada Sponsors |
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Sponsorship opportunities are available for 2021.
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The Great Canadian Aftermarket Trade Show |
The Great Canadian Aftermarket Podcast |
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STAY CONNECTED / SUIVEZ-NOUS |
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