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B.C. announces certification plans
December 6, 2022 by Adam Malik

Uncertified auto tradespeople allotted more time to transition

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How immigration could affect the industry
November 29, 2022 by Adam Malik

Immigration has been a common talking point south of the border. But while the United States chokes off the number of immigrants coming there, Canada is opening the floodgates and welcoming record numbers, with even more to come over the…

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New privacy rules will impact your shop
September 22, 2022 by Andrea Amico

These regulatory changes bring risks, opportunities to vehicle adjusters and repairers

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Issues AIA wants addressed in Quebec’s election
September 2, 2022 by Adam Malik

Quebecers will head to the polls in a month’s time and the automotive aftermarket wants to make sure its concerns are at the forefront. The Quebec division of the Automobile Industries Association of Canada issued a statement this week outlining…

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California details plans to go electric by 2035
August 30, 2022 by Adam Malik

The California Air Resources Board (CARB) staff provided details last week on a proposal that requires all new cars, trucks and SUVs be electric- or hydrogen-powered by 2035. Approval is expected, which will trigger a ripple effect throughout the auto…

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Where the latest EV chargers will be installed
August 4, 2022 by Adam Malik

EV Week in Canada in July spurred a number of new announcements for charging stations for electric vehicles by the federal government. In Ontario, a $765,000 investment in Peak Power Inc. to install 117 EV chargers across the province was…

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Feds announce medium, heavy-duty ZEV program
July 22, 2022 by Adam Malik

The federal government is bringing in new Incentives for vehicles not considered light-duty. The Medium- and Heavy-Duty Zero-Emission Vehicles (iMHZEV) Program started on July 11. It’s a four-year program with close to $550 million available. It is designed to help…

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Right to repair decision delayed again
July 5, 2022 by Adam Malik

A much-anticipated court decision that is expected to have significant implications for automotive right to repair efforts has been delayed yet again. District Judge Douglas Woodlock was expected to deliver a long-awaited verdict on a lawsuit from automakers lawsuit challenging…

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What the fallout of successful R2R legislation could be
May 27, 2022 by Adam Malik

Right to repair legislation in the United States has the backing to see it put in place. But could the next moves from automakers end up hurting consumers? That’s the question on the mind of Ann Wilson, senior vice president…

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Vancouver proposing fees on gas stations to boost EV chargers
May 19, 2022 by Adam Malik

Gas stations and parking lots in Vancouver could be charged $10,000 per year if they don’t provide charging stations for electric vehicles if a city proposal goes through. Vancouver has the most EVs in Canada, according to Kijiji Autos. B.C.…

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B.C. looks to bring back skilled trades certification
February 22, 2022 by Adam Malik

After being eliminated in 2003, a new act has been introduced in British Columbia to make certification in the skilled trades compulsory again. B.C. legislature introduced the Skilled Trades BC Act last week. The government said it will support and…

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Right to repair bill introduced in Canada
February 8, 2022 by Adam Malik

A bill focused on ‘right to repair’ is back on the table in Canada. Legislation was introduced in Canada by Brian Masse, an NDP member of Parliament representing Windsor West in Ontario, as a private member’s bill. If passed, the…