Monthly Minute • March 2020
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The sustainable future of the automotive aftermarket
What keeps your kids up at night? The environment and recycling? Going green? Find out how the automotive aftermarket can react and remain sustainable in the eyes of future generations. Small actions can yield significant results. Are you ready?
Presented by Georgian College Automotive Business Program Students
Focus on the right-to-repair and access to vehicle data
The modern vehicle is a digital device. Cars send and receive wireless information and their sensors collect immense amounts of data needed for vehicle repair and maintenance. Today, automakers own the modern vehicle’s communication loop, meaning they control the data collected. Can the aftermarket compete if automakers maintain their control of and access to the vehicle communication loop and wireless vehicle data?
Addressing talent shortages and skills gap
With technological changes coming to the aftermarket faster and faster every day, are there enough trained technicians to go around? Will your business be able to attract the high-tech employees you need? Will you be able retrain the staff you have today to work on the cars of tomorrow? We'll look at how the industry can build the aftermarket’s workforce of the future.
Keynote Speaker - Tony Chapman
Tony Chapman is one of the youngest individuals to be inducted into the Marketing Hall of Legends, a testament to a career where he founded and built two internationally renowned branding communications agencies and a research firm, focused at getting his clients the attention they deserved. 

Tony is a frequent contributor to the conversation on national television, radio, and in newspapers. He is also the host of the podcast Chatter that Matters.
Keynote Speaker Session:
A Brand New Decade - Are you Ready to Roar?
Welcome to a brand new decade, the decade of disruption. Artificial intelligence, the platform economy, purpose, and profit, an age of noise, all compounded by a changing climate and population, will force us to re-think and re-imagine how we engage our customers and earn their loyalty.

In this opening keynote, Tony Chapman will talk about how how to embrace change by focusing on the desired outcome, laddered to a higher purpose that will turn headwinds into tailwinds and whispers into roars.
Research
COMING SOON!
AIA Canada's upcoming report will look at what Canadian vehicle owners know about the data collected by their cars, and how they feel about how that data is used and shared.

This new report is scheduled to be released at the end of the month.

Check out our publications page for all our research reports.
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At Your Service:
How Do Canadians Select Their Automotive Repair Shop?
A large part of being successful in business is understanding what keeps some customers coming back and what drives others away. Building customer loyalty is key to any business’ long-term survival.

Knowledge Center
In Case You Missed It
For many independent automotive service providers. a network of trusted contacts at the dealership is an indispensable part of their repair process.

What are the benefits and risks of these relationships for ASPs? Read AIA Canada's editorial piece in Jobber Nation to find out.
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.
Government Relations
New Regulations for Batteries
The Government of Ontario has finalized a new regulation for batteries under the Resource Recovery and Circular Economy Act.
Coronavirus
The Canadian Manufacturing Coalition has a coronavirus resource page you should check out.
Vehicle Recalls
Transport and Infrastructure in Canada  is piloting an application for the Amazon Alexa to alert the public of vehicle recalls.
What We've Been Talking About on Twitter
AIA Canada @AIAofCanada 
How should the digital world be regulated? “...what happens when the first court case occurs from a citizen against the government or against an entity, banks, whatever, as a result of an AI engine having provided a service that caused harm?”

AIA Canada @AIAofCanada 
A recent poll shows strong interest by Canadian consumers to purchase electric / hybrid vehicles: 56% were either interested or very interested in full-electric vehicles and 62% interested in hybrids.

Learn more about government relations at AIA and our two key files: access to vehicle data and education and workforce development . You can also reach out to Erin Chreptyk . 
Member Benefits
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.
NEW!
Employees of AIA Canada member companies now receive special pricing at GoodLife fitness centres.
Member Relations
Don’t forget to log into your AIA account to renew your membership. Your membership makes AIA Canada a stronger and more effective organization.
Are You An Aftermarket Hero?     
Canadian youth need role models like you to help them plan their futures. Want to be one?

Recognition
Kathryn Jones
District Sales Manager for DRiV,
Kathryn Jones, was awarded the Automotive Business School of Canada Alumni Recognition Award.
Ralph Chiodo
Ralph Chiodo, founder of Active Green + Ross Complete Tire & Auto Center, was appointed to the Order of Ontario in recognition of his charitable work.
Young Professionals in the Aftermarket
YPA Young Leader of the Year Award
Know someone who excels in leadership, is involved with AIA Canada, shows commitment to their community through volunteering and achieves accomplishments both in and out of the automotive aftermarket industry? Nominate them as the next Young Leader of the Year!

Click here for the nomination form.
In Memoriam
We are sad to report the passing of Cyril Russell, past chairman of the AIA Canada Board of Directors and recipient of the AIA Canada Distinguished Service Award.
Division News
Quebec
AIA Canada‘s Quebec Division met with 
Vast-Auto Distribution's network of stores and service providers at this year’s Vast Auto Annual Convention in Montreal.
Southern Alberta
AIA Canada’s Southern Alberta Division was front and center at the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology Career Fair in Calgary.
AIA Canada’s Southern Alberta Division was present at the  Uni-Select inc. West New Products Trade Show in Calgary.
Collision
CCIF Montreal 2020
The Canadian Collision industry will came together in Monreal at the end of May, the second of three gatherings in 2020. Find out more!
Scholarships
2019 Scholarship Recipients Announced
Congratulations to the recipients! Find out  here  who were awarded the scholarship and how aftermarket students can apply for scholarships in 2020.
AIA Staff
AIA Canada's dedicated staff are the association's strength. They are the people who ensure a positive member  experience and solidify our position as the voice and resource of the automotive aftermarket industry in Canada.
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Larissa Karimwabo
Manager, Events
Mahad Ahmed
Finance Officer
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