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The largest gathering of collision industry stakeholders in Canada, CCIF Toronto, returned on March 19 and 20, 2025, as part of the Canadian Auto Care Industry Conference (CAIC). Everyone who is anyone in the collision sector—collision repairers, insurers, original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), suppliers and service providers—was brought together under one...

Ottawa, Ontario, March 20, 2025 — I-CAR Canada has introduced a new Subscription Program designed to make collision training more accessible and cost-effective for repair shops across the country. This program exclusively for collision repair shops and insurance companies provides unlimited access to online training for all employees under a...

Ottawa, Ontario, March 19, 2025 — The Canadian Collision Industry Forum (CCIF) is pleased to introduce the newly appointed members of its Steering Committee. As industry experts, this group plays a vital role in shaping the conversations at CCIF’s exclusive events—helping to identify key topics and priority areas that matter...

At CSN Dana’s, training and certification have always been a top priority—especially now in the age of emerging technologies. While the team achieved Gold Class recognition in 2017, Dana Alexander, manager, knew about I-CAR and its value since 1985. CSN Dana’s was Canada’s first Honda Certified Repair Facility and one...

AIA Canada is proud to celebrate International Women’s Day 2025, a day dedicated to honoring the achievements of women, raising awareness about gender equality, and advocating for progress toward diversity, equity, and inclusion.  As we recognize the incredible contributions of women in the auto care industry, we also acknowledge that...

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...