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This past August, AIA Canada invited members across the country to participate in a survey focusing on our government relations efforts, an important opportunity for your voice to help shape the direction of our advocacy work. The results are in, the data has been reviewed, and now, we are closing...

The auto care sector stands at a crossroads; technological disruption, regulatory complexity, and evolving expectations unite to reshape who can service vehicles. Strong government relations and purposeful advocacy are not optional for independent repairers, parts suppliers, and service networks; they are strategic imperatives.  The stakes are real  Modern vehicles are...

This past summer, AIA Canada advanced its advocacy priorities with a focus on strengthening international collaboration, engaging policymakers, supporting members, and keeping the right to repair at the forefront of the national conversation. Our efforts were designed not only to build momentum on this critical issue but also to deliver...

The Automotive Industries Association of Canada (AIA Canada) has issued a clear and timely recommendation to the federal government as part of its pre-budget consultation for Budget 2025: introduce comprehensive right to repair legislation that includes the auto care sector.  This is not simply a policy ask; it is a...

To state that Canadians have had an economically tumultuous start to 2025 would be an understatement. That is particularly the case for the auto care sector, who have been under enormous pressure in the wake of tariffs from the United States. These tariffs have resulted in Canadian manufacturers laying off...

Today, the Rt. Hon. Mark Carney, Prime Minister of Canada announced his cabinet, the body of ministerial advisors that sets the federal government’s policies and priorities for the country. This newly appointed Cabinet presents both continuity and fresh opportunities for the Automotive Industries Association of Canada’s (AIA Canada) advocacy work,...