Lobbying Information
Subject Matter Details
Grant, Contribution or Other Financial Benefit
- Funding request from NRCan for a Consumer education campaign about the benefits of regular vehicle care, maintenance and repair. There is potential to grow our industry by more than $10 billion, according to recent research. The economic impact and the thousands of jobs that could be created, if even a fraction of this opportunity was made a reality, would greatly benefit all Canadians. AIA's interest is in leveraging Government of Canada investment in consumer education to promote jobs and improve the environment by reducing the carbon footprint of the vehicle fleet.
- Funding request from the EcoEnergy for Personal Vehilces office of NRCan to support a Consumer education campaign about the benefits of regular vehicle care, maintenance and repair. There is potential to grow our industry by more than $10 billion, according to recent research. The economic impact and the thousands of jobs that could be created, if
even a fraction of this opportunity was made a reality, would greatly benefit all Canadians. AIA's interest is in leveraging Government of Canada investment in consumer education to promote jobs and improve the environment by reducing the carbon footprint of the vehicle fleet.
Communication Techniques
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Written communication
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Oral communication
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Grass-roots communication
Government Institutions
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Environment Canada
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Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev)
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House of Commons
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Human Resources and Skills Development Canada (HRSDC)
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Industry Canada
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Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
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Transport Canada (TC)
In-house Organization Details
Description of the organization's activities
AIA is the national trade association representing the automotive aftermarket industry in Canada. The aftermarket is a $19.4 billion industry that employs more than 420,000 people. The industry is composed of companies that manufacture, distribute and install automotive replacement parts, accessories, tools, and equipment.
AIA's mandate is to promote, educate and represent members in all areas that impact the growth and prosperity of the industry.
Responsible officer name and position during the period of this registration
Marc Brazeau,
President
Organization's membership or classes of membership
AIA represents manufacturers, re-builders, manufacturers agents, warehouse distributors, national distributors, buying groups, wholesalers, machine shops, retailers, and through its councils, the interests of collision repair shops and automotive service and repair outlets.
Government funding
End date of the last completed financial year:
2011-12-31
List of Government Funding
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Government Institution
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Funding Received in Last Financial Year
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Funding Expected in Current Financial Year
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Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
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$76,644.00
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No
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In-house Organization Contact Information
Address:
1272 Wellington Street West
Ottawa, ON K1Y 3A7
Canada
Telephone number:
613-728-5821
Ext.
222
Fax number:
613-728-6021
Lobbyists Details
Employees who lobby for the organization
- Marc Brazeau,
President |
No public offices held
- Jason Kerr,
Manager, Policy & Communication |
No public offices held
