AIA represents the interests of members at all levels of government to ensure that the needs of the industry are properly communicated and safeguarded.

AIA identifies, researches and addresses government policies (federal, provincial, and municipal) that have or may have an impact on AIA members. AIA is the primary source of information for the Canadian automotive aftermarket industry on regulatory and legislative issues that impact members and the industry.

AIA represents its members regarding key issues:

• Skills Shortage
• Health & Safety
• Trade & Infrastructure
• The Environment

AIA is an active participant on the Canadian Automotive Partnership Council (CAPC); a federal/ provincial/ industry initiative created as a result of the National Forum on Automotive Innovation and Investment in June 2002.

• AIA's participation on CAPC
• CAPC information and draft working reports

Top Issues

• Bill 168
• Canadian Automotive Service Information Standard (CASIS) Agreement (signed)
• More information about CASIS

• Transportation of Dangerous Goods: Information for Members

Reports & Articles

• NEW!  Driving Growth and Prosperity for Canadian Communities:  Canada's Automotive Aftermarket (AIA Canada, March 2009)

U.S. Perspective
AAIA Website: information on US Government Relations activities