Automotive Retailers Association
1-8980 Fraserwood Court V5J5H7 Burnaby, BC, Canada

Businesses that have been impacted by COVID-19 can apply for the Canada Emergency Rent Subsidy (CERS) starting from today. This subsidy will provide payments directly to qualifying renters and property owners. Learn more at https://www.ara.bc.ca/aramediacentr/covid-19-daily-updates/

Want to win a set of winter tires? If you have employees who drive for work, complete the new FREE winter driving safety online course and you'll be entered to win a set courtesy of KalTire! Deadline is December 15. Register: https://shiftintowinter.ca/online-course/ #ShiftIntoWinter

Check these nine tips to prep your vehicle for winter weather: http://bit.ly/2ksysI1 #ShiftIntoWinter

Have you reviewed your COVID-19 Safety Plan? WorkSafeBC will be conducting enhanced COVID-19 Safety Plan inspections and consultations at workplaces in the Fraser Health and Vancouver Coastal Health regions to ensure that appropriate protocols are in place to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Learn more at https://ohs.ara.bc.ca/news/ara-covid-19-updates/

More businesses than ever rely these days on storing their data online. But with this convenience comes risks. Fortunately, Dyrand Systems, ARA’s preferred supplier for IT solutions, is here for ARA members to help. Learn more at https://www.ara.bc.ca/aramediacentr/it-issues-it-solutions/ #ARAMembershipBenefits

Some businesses are shifting away from the idea of the office being the primary place where everything happens, as COVID-19 has normalized the concept of working from home. The ARA is one of those who adopted this concept, letting its employees work mostly from home.

What to do if you plan to hire or retain a foreign worker during the pandemic? To address your questions, the ARA reached out to our member David Kika, RCIC, an immigration professional who specializes in advising Canadian businesses on employing foreign workers, to provide ARA members with a one-time free consultation (30 minutes)! #ARAMembershipBenefits

Access to car data The Automotive Industry Association (AIA) of Canada joins the Your Car. Your Data. Your Choice. campaign to increase awareness of the issues surrounding car access data and control in Canada.

The AGM virtual auction raised $8,600 for next year's bursaries and scholarships offered by Automotive Retailers Foundation Inc. A big shout out to all generous donors who helped raise funds in support of young professionals pursuing their careers in the industry. A special thank you goes to Mark Bergevin and John MacDonald from Adesa Richmond Public Auction who did a great job conducting the first-ever online auction! If you wish to support young talents in the automotive industry, please consider donating to ARFI: https://arfi.ca/donations/