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Aftermarket employment tops 2019 levels, outpacing dealers

Aftermarket employment tops 2019 levels, outpacing dealers

After a drop and prolonged drought in employment, the latest numbers indicate that key aftermarket employment is now above pre-pandemic levels. According to DesRosiers Automotive Consultants, employment at both automotive service providers (ASP) and the auto parts...

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CHECK OUT THE GREAT CANADIAN AFTERMARKET PODCAST!

CHECK OUT THE GREAT CANADIAN AFTERMARKET PODCAST!

We continue with great guests and podcasts covering important topics for Canadian aftermarket professionals.There are more than 100 Great Canadian Aftermarket Podcast editions for you to listen for on SPOTIFY and APPLE PODCASTS, but here are the latest.Enjoy and stay...

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Ontario creating ‘FAST’ program for apprenticeship

Ontario creating ‘FAST’ program for apprenticeship

The Ontario government is introducing new policy and legislative measures to attract more young people to the skilled trades, including adding a new apprenticeship pathway and an online job matching platform. These initiatives are designed to promote the skilled...

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Canada’s Budget 2024 has much for the aftermarket to ponder

Canada’s Budget 2024 has much for the aftermarket to ponder

Canada's Government tabled its Budget 2024 and, while the 400 page document has many broad initiatives, there is much specifically for the aftermarket to take note of. Unlike past years, where initiatives were a closely held secret until final release day, the past...

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Are new vehicle sales an early warning sign for aftermarket?

Are new vehicle sales an early warning sign for aftermarket?

Canadian new vehicle sales may not have an immediate impact on the aftermarket, but the current divergent market may indicate where Canadians’ heads, and wallets, are at in the current economy. While overall new light vehicle sales for the first quarter grew by 15.3%...

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