The Automotive Industries Association of Canada is gathering input from all members of the automotive aftermarket on how the current COVID-19 pandemic is affecting their business. The input, says the AIA, will help to build financial and other supports for companies...
"Canada's Ozone Layer Protection Awareness Program" CARS OnDemand Training June 3/10 or June 4/11, 2020 Registrations are due by May 15, 2020 As a result of increased participant demand during COVID-19, CARS OnDemand will host additional CFC/HCFC/HFC Certification...
To help employers keep and re-hire workers amidst the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, the Government is implementing the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (CEWS) and has launched a calculator tool to help employers. This economic measure provides a 75% wage...
A significant majority of businesses in the specialty automotive aftermarket continue to operate during the Coronavirus pandemic, and maintain a positive outlook, says the Specialty Equipment Market Association. "Even with 'shelter in place' rules in effect in many...
New data suggests that Canadian drivers are hitting the road some 43% less during this COVID-19 pandemic, but there are some considerable differences across the country. According to Mojio, which designs, develops and delivers connected mobility solution, this...
The CARQUEST Technical Institute and WORLDPAC Technical Institute have ramped up online training offerings and offering one-hour sessions free of charge. Through CTI and WTI Virtual Classroom and World Professional Automotive Community, business and technical topics...
To help high-risk occupations and essential services and industries work safely during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS) has developed a series of pandemic guidance tip sheets and made them available for free on...
Eccles Auto Service has a reputation for its strong community ties, and during the shutdown they’ve been giving away gift cards to local businesses with every service, to be redeemed when this all passes and the shops are open again. The Ontario government has listed...
Standard Motor Products, Inc. (SMP) announces the launch of its SMP "Standing Together" Promotion to recognize auto shop owners whose shops and employees are helping their local communities during the COVID-19 pandemic. Shops can enter by posting a photograph on...