Lobbying Information
Subject Matters
- Consumer Issues
- Economic Development
- Employment and Training
- Environment
- Industry
- International Trade
- Small Business
- Transportation
Subject Matter Details
Grant, Contribution or Other Financial Benefit
- Advocate for funding to support industry market research data collection activities.
- Discussions with government regarding Labour Market Information for the auto sector and opportunities for possible funding to support LMI data collection for the sector.
Grant, Contribution or Other Financial Benefit, Policies or Program
- Activities related to addressing the industry's labour challenges, apprenticeships and the industry's efforts to recruit from under-represented segments of the population addressing labour challenges.
- Building awareness on issues facing the automotive aftermarket industry and engaging in conversation with government to promote advocacy regarding road safety initiatives.
Policies or Program
- Activities surrounding the innovation agenda looking at new and emerging technologies affecting the auto sector. Discussion with respect to access to data collected by vehicle telematics to ensure competitive access for the industry.
- Communications related to government activities on chemical management and its impact to products and processes in the auto sector.
- Discussions related to general trade promotion as well as participation in consultations related to international trade agreements.
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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Competition Bureau Canada (COBU)
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Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
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Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
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Finance Canada (FIN)
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Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
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House of Commons
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Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
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Status of Women Canada (SWC)
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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 billion industry that employs more than 400,000 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
Jean-François Champagne,
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:
2015-12-31
List of Government Funding
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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Status of Women Canada (SWC)
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$90,000.00
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Yes
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In-house Organization Contact Information
Address:
1400 - 180 Elgin Street
Ottawa, ON K2P 2K3
Canada
Telephone number:
613-728-5821
Fax number:
613-728-6021
Lobbyists Details
Employees who lobby for the organization
- Jean-François Champagne,
President |
No public offices held
- France Daviault,
Senior Director, Industry Relations |
No public offices held
- Jason Kerr,
Director, Government Relations |
No public offices held