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This fall, we celebrated a historic milestone for the right to repair with the passage of Bills C-244 and C-294. These groundbreaking changes to the Copyright Act now empower consumers and businesses to bypass digital locks on products, including vehicles, enabling repairs without infringing on copyright laws.   In the lead-up...

Earlier this month, AIA Canada staff were thrilled to attend AAPEX, the premier global trade show for the automotive aftermarket industry, and SEMA, an annual event showcasing the latest products and trends in the automotive sector. Both events took place in vibrant Las Vegas, Nevada, offering unparalleled opportunities to connect...

Ottawa, Ontario, October 31, 2024 – AIA Canada is celebrating the passage of Bills C-244 and C-294, which are poised to become law imminently after being adopted by Parliament today.  Both bills amend the Copyright Act and represent a historic step forward in the right to repair movement.   The bills...

Ottawa, ON, October 24, 2024 – Today, Automotive Industries Association of Canada (AIA Canada) and its members engaged with Members of Parliament (MPs), Senators and key political officials from across the country to advocate for the right to repair,  the importance of passing Bills C-244 and C-294 and how they...

Emily Holtby joins AIA Canada as the new Vice President of Government Relations, bringing her extensive experience in advocacy and public policy to the Association. In this role, Emily will lead AIA Canada’s efforts to engage with federal and provincial governments on key industry issues, including the ever-important right to...

Ottawa, October 10, 2024 – At the invitation of the Standing Senate Committee on Banking, Commerce and the Economy, the Automotive Industries Association of Canada (AIA Canada) appeared yesterday evening to testify in connection with the study of Bill C-244 and Bill C-294. On this occasion, its President and Chief...