Tuesday Ticker: May 11, 2021
Toronto, Ontario — In this week’s Tuesday Ticker, Quebec’s Lion Electric goes public via a recently completed merger, auto parts manufacturer Martinrea reports significant gains for Q1 2021 and U.S labour groups file an USMCA complaint on a Mexican auto parts manufacturer.The Bull, the Bear and Lion Quebec-based electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer Lion Electric began […]
Salvage Shock: After renewing car insurance N.S. family finds out car is uninsurable
Dartmouth, Nova Scotia — Two years ago, Lisa Burnie’s daughter purchased her first vehicle. It was a 2009 Hyundai Elantra, which she bought from O’Regan’s Direct Wholesale in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, according to CBC. However, just two weeks ago when Burnie was looking to renew her daughter’s insurance she received some shocking news. She found […]
Lean Labour: Government of Ontario introduces legislation to streamline apprenticeship training
Toronto, Ontario — The Ontario government is introducing a simpler way for tradespeople to get their certifications, via the new Crown agency, Skilled Trades Ontario (SKO), which will replace the Ontario College of Trades (OCoT). SKO would help to simplify the apprenticeship process, by removing the shared responsibility that currently exists between the OCoT and […]
Awarding Women: Dara Carpenter CEO of E.L.C nominated for 2021 RBC Canadian Women Entrepreneur Awards
Toronto, Ontario — Dara Carpenter, CEO of Toronto-based E.L.C Towing Dispatch Solutions has been nominated for a second time for the 2021 RBC Canadian Women Entrepreneur Awards. “For those that know me I am not one to brag or tout my personal achievements however this award nomination is special to me so please forgive a little […]
To Spite the Fascia: Ford places restrictions on bumper fascia repair
Toronto, Ontario — In an announcement put out by the American automaker last week, Ford has decided to place significant repair restrictions on all of the company’s ADAS-equipped bumper fascias going forward, a move likely to have ramifications felt across all sectors of the automotive industry. “During body repairs that involve front and rear bumper […]
Flying Roof Rails: Ford Motor Company issuing safety recall for roof rails in select Explorer vehicles
Toronto, Ontario — Ford Motor Company is issuing a safety recall for select 2016 to 2019 Ford Explorer vehicles for roof rail covers that may become detached from the vehicle while driving. Even though the automaker told U.S. authorities that recall was not needed just last April, according to CBC. Affected Explorer series vehicles include […]
