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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,...

As Canada heads toward federal election day, the country’s two major political parties have laid out competing visions for the road ahead as they vie for the opportunity to form government. Here is what you need to know from the newly released Conservative Party of Canada (CPC) “Change” platform and...

Yesterday afternoon, President Donald J. Trump announced new tariffs on their global trading partners. The executive order outlines a 20 per cent tariff on goods from the European Union, 34 per cent on Chinese exports and a minimum of 10 per cent on exports from most other countries. While Canada...

Protecting jobs and businesses in the Canadian auto care sector The threat of United States of America tariffs on Canadian auto manufacturing has raised concerns across the industry. To combat these challenges, the Liberal Party has introduced a strategy focused on strengthening domestic production, ensuring a stable supply chain, and...

Ottawa, Ontario, March 17, 2025—With the federal election approaching, AIA Canada has launched a new online hub at autocarevotes.ca, to make it easy for members and auto care industry businesses to make their voices heard regarding top priorities, such as the right to repair. This hub supplies resources for direct...

As outlined in our previous communication, the rapidly evolving situation surrounding United States tariffs this week has been challenging, particularly given the shifting statements from American officials. However, AIA Canada was invited to a formal briefing with the Department of Finance this morning, where we received an official update on...