Attracting Top Talent: SkillsTrader CEO Fadi Smaidi says money may not be the main driver
Edmonton, Alberta — During the Canadian Collision Industry Forum (CCIF) virtual event, SkillsTrader founder and CEO Fadi Smaidi said today’s generation of collision repairers are often less concerned with pay and more concerned about finding a workplace that drives them closer to their goals. “Understanding the audience pool is very important,” said Smaidi. “A lot […]
Big Skills, Small Bills: Ontario gov. announces fund for skilled trades expenses
Toronto, Ontario – New skilled trades apprentices could be receiving a little help from the Ontario government in paying for living expenses during in-class training, thanks to an investment announced Wednesday. “Demand for workers in the trades will only increase as the province continues down the path of renewal, growth and economic recovery. That’s why […]
Fighting the Flames: B.C. Liberals vow to end ICBC monopoly if elected
Victoria, British Columbia — A Liberal government in British Columbia would open up the auto insurance market to competition from private businesses and end the Insurance Corporation of British Columbia’s (ICBC) monopoly, the political party said in a Tuesday statement. Aaron Sutherland, vice president Pacific for IBC said the B.C. Liberals’ decision to open the […]
When Life Gives You Lemons: New car dealers boost business with used car sales
Toronto, Ontario — New-car dealers are looking to prop up business with used-vehicle sales as customers seek alternatives to ride-hailing services, rental cars and public transportation during the pandemic. “Most of our showrooms are on the streetcar route, and you’ll see four or five streetcars go by with just four or five people in the […]
Atlantic Aid: CAA provides help for Nova Scotia drivers amid the pandemic
Halifax, Nova Scotia — The CAA MyPace program is now available for Nova Scotia drivers and will later roll out to other maritime provinces such as New Brunswick on Dec. 1, 2020, and P.E.I. on Feb. 15, 2021. “CAA MyPace has been generating a great deal of interest in the market, and we’re excited to […]
A Family Dynasty: APT Auto Parts — 40 years of Quality Service
Burnaby, British Columbia – The mid-70s saw the start of the Lebanese Civil War, which was around the time Salim Abu-Ata was running a successful Fiat dealership in Beirut. Salim knew once rumours of a civil war came to a head, he would have to leave his business to ensure his children’s safety. In 1979, […]
