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Last week, as part of the Government of Quebec’s pre-budget consultations for the 2026–2027 fiscal year, AIA Canada met with the Minister of Finance to present our priorities of the industry. This important inclusion reflects recognition of the auto care sector as a key economic sector and highlights the value of...
Affordability for vehicle repair at risk without national action to implement timely access to repair and maintenance data Ottawa, Ontario, February 5, 2026 – As cost-of-living challenges remain for many Canadians, national right to repair legislation is critically needed to address affordability for drivers, and job security for the 500,000+...
2025 was a year of disruption and momentum for Canada’s auto care sector. From trade tensions and a federal election to groundbreaking right to repair regulations in Quebec and strengthened global alliances, AIA Canada members helped keep repair access, affordability, and consumer choice at the centre of national and international conversations. Here is how the...
The 2025 federal budget, tabled by Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne, marks the first fiscal plan under Prime Minister Mark Carney’s government. Presented amid soft economic growth, rising unemployment, and persistent cost pressures, the budget delivers a mixed picture for Canada’s auto care industry—from mechanical and collision repair to parts, equipment,...
At its core, the right to repair is not a niche policy issue—it is a fundamental consumer protection. As vehicles become ever more data-driven, control over diagnostic information increasingly resides with automakers. Without intervention, consumers may no longer be able to choose where to service their vehicle and will have...
Quebec’s Office de la protection du consommateur (OPC) plays a key role in protecting consumers and ensuring fair business practices under the Consumer Protection Act (CPA). With the Loi protégeant les consommateurs contre l’obsolescence programmée et favorisant la durabilité, la réparabilité et l’entretien des biens—Quebec’s right to repair legislation now...