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@colindeacon @kelseyarolfe Cant agree more Senator! @colindeacon

Thank you @kelseyarolfe the excellent article on #Right2Repair. It often seems that our homes have become a short “pit stop” on the long road between a Chinese factory and our local garbage dump. This is expensive for us, very bad for the environment and undermines our domestic economy. Ever wonder why your local repair shop can’t diagnose what is wrong with your car and must send you on a much more expensive trip to your dealership, why it is cheaper to buy a new appliance than to repair the old one, or why a perfectly functioning replacement GPS unit will not work even though it was designed and built for your tractor? It’s because large global manufacturers have exploited measures in the Copyright Act that were intended to protect creators and artists, and used them to increase their long term control the over software embedded in the products that they sell — at the expense of consumers, small businesses and farmers. Both Bill #C244 and #C294 (amendments to the Copyright Act) will help you to increase your maintenance and repair options, and reduce your costs. They will be studied by the Senate Committee on Banking, Commerce and the Economy in the autumn. As the Senate sponsor of #C244, I’m very much looking forward to that study. These two bills represent Canada’s first baby steps in catching up to the global #RightToRepair movement, and will reduce diagnosis, maintenance and repairs costs related to our appliances, devices, equipment, cars, etc. #CompetitionMatters

❗📰 AIA Canada Update: AIA Canada, in partnership with the Government of Ontario (Employment Ontario), @whatsinsideslc, @ConestogaC, @FanshaweCollege and @PlugN_Drive, is delighted to announce the launch of new automotive trades training program. (1/2) @ONTatwork

Thrilled to partner with @ONTatwork, @whatsinsideslc, @ConestogaC, @FanshaweCollege and @PlugN_Drive on our new auto care industry training program. Thank you Premier @fordnation and Minister @MonteMcNaughton. #skilledtrades #autocare #automotiveaftermarket #ONjobs

Over the past two and a half years, Ontario has secured over $25 billion in auto and #EVBattery investments. Investing in free training for auto workers will ensure we prepare and train the workforce needed for these highly skilled, good-paying jobs.

Careers in the auto sector are meaningful, well-paying, and for many people, offer a path to a better life. That's why, through the Skills Development Fund, we're investing $4.7 million to support two innovative projects led by @APMACanada and @AIAOfCanada.

Dave Legg of Regional Automotive Warehousing, a part of Group Monaco, combined a love of cars with a background in business administration into an #AutoCare career. Read the spotlight for more: ow.ly/SljI50L89Zq #AutoRepair

“Mentorships is a reciprocal relationship. Both give and receive value. You need to be honest and able to break yourself down in order to build yourself up.” Shannon Spano, vice president, sales, @CastrolCanada

“Relationships in this industry are essential. Take the opportunity to network and make connections.” Shannon Tardiff, general manager, field operations Eastern Canada at CSN Collision

Signez la pétition ! Exhortez le gouvernement à agir rapidement pour adopter la législation du #DroitàlaRéparation. petitions.noscommunes.ca/fr/Petition/De…

Make your voice heard! Urge Government to move quickly to pass #RightToRepair legislation. Sign the petition before June 3 & tell your MP you care about protecting Canadians’ control over their vehicle’s data so they can use the shop of their choice. ow.ly/SOx650J0xGI

Thank you Minister @CQualtro for a great dialogue today. @AIAofCanada looks forward to continued collaboration to ensure we have enough well-trained tradespeople in Canada’s automotive aftermarket to keep motorists safe as new mobility hits Canada’s roads. #cdnpoli

Que recherchent les consommateurs dans un site web ? Découvrez ce qu'ils veulent... et ce qu'ils ne veulent pas. Obtenez le rapport dès aujourd'hui. aiacanada.com/fr/products.ht…

What do online shoppers look for in a website? AIA Canada’s latest report shows how Canadian drivers shop online for automotive parts and fluids. Find out what they want… and what they don’t. Get the report today. aiacanada.com/products.html/…

Global Automakers Of Canada statement on the illegal blockade at the Ambassador Bridge #AmbassadorBridge #Windsor #border #blockade

Thank you @WilsonMiaoRC for tabling Bill #C244 today, & @_BryanMay for your support. Canadians deserve the #RightToRepair, and the ability to choose where their cars are repaired. This is good news for consumers & #smallbiz. We hope to see broad party support for this Bill again.

"This important legislation will place that control back in the hands of consumers, allowing them to choose the service or repair shop that is best for them," said @AIAofCanada J.F. Champagne @AIAPresident Right to repair bill introduced in Canada autoserviceworld.com/right-to-repai…

MP introduces automotive right to repair bill in Canada. If passed, will establish rules for auto manufacturers to share software and training that they use to repair their products. #TheRightToRepair #Canada #automotive cbc.ca/news/canada/wi….

Thank you ⁦@BrianMasseMP⁩. Canadians deserve the #righttorepair. “This bill looks forward, ensuring that Canadians will have continued access and the ability to choose where they can get their vehicle repaired.” #cdnpoli windsorstar.com/news/local-new…

.@BrianMasseMP introduced Bill #C231 in the #HoC. The full text of the Bill will be available later today: ow.ly/gtqy50EMc7z