CADA leaders meet U.S. policy makers in Washington
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CADA’s Executive Committee meetings are always important events, but last week CADA’s Chair, Executive Committee, committee members, and senior CADA leaders held their meeting in Washington, D.C. in the epicenter of an ongoing trade and tariff dispute that has disrupted the auto sector and the automotive supply chain on both sides of the border.
“CADA’s executive led by Chair Paul Williams, really felt it was important to launch CADA’s first Trade Mission to Washington to explain how big of a customer Canadian dealers are of American-made vehicles and American-made auto parts,” said Huw Williams, CADA’s Director of Public Affairs.
Huw Williams said the three-day event, which received extensive media coverage, including leading the CTV National News, had three main pillars: to meet U.S. Senators, Congressional leaders and policy makers; to meet with Canadian trade officials; and to meet with other industry associations with aligned interests, such as NADA.
The meetings had one clear goal: to bring facts and data to support the position that tariffs are harmful for the businesses and consumers on both sides of the border. “We wanted to ensure all parties understood CADA’s stance that automotive tariffs are bad for the economies of both countries, bad for automakers, bad for dealers, and most importantly bad for consumers in both countries,” said Huw Williams.
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Western Canadian Dealer Summit (WCDS) 2025
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Reinventing Automotive, One Decision at a Time
Dealer Principals and General Managers, please join us in beautiful Lake Louise, Alberta, for engaging speakers, plentiful networking opportunities, and invaluable learning experiences. Best of all, stay current with the latest best practices for your dealership. Register today for this year’s Western Canadian Dealer Summit.
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New Speaker Announcements
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Service Manager at Sherwood Ford
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Senior Partner Lead, Retail at Google Canada
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Gala Keynote Speaker: W. Brett Wilson
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Brett Wilson, a respected Canadian entrepreneur, investor, and philanthropist, widely known for his role as a former Dragon on CBC’s hit show Dragons’ Den, will be joining us as our Gala Keynote Speaker.
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AMVIC Business License - Check All that Apply
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There seems to have been a run of situations where AMVIC Inspections have identified situations where dealers are conducting business in categories that require a separate licence in the Province of Alberta. Your annual renewal is a great time to check and ensure you are licensed for all aspects of business. The most common miss these days seems to be in the leasing category.
Please see the various categories as defined by AMVIC:
Vehicle Sales
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- Retailer (new and/or used) – authorized to sell to consumers.
- Sell new or used vehicles to the general public.
- Display vehicles for sale.
- Purchase vehicles from the general public.
- Wholesaler – NOT authorized to sell to consumers.
- Sell, consign and exchange vehicles only with other automotive businesses and never to consumers.
- Export vehicles outside of Canada.
- Purchase vehicles from consumers only to sell to an automotive business.
- Businesses may be required to provide a $50,000 security to AMVIC in the form of cash, irrevocable standby letter of credit or surety bond. Please contact licensing to inquire.
- Agent or broker – NOT authorized to sell to consumers.
- Negotiate or conduct on a consumer’s behalf an agreement in which the consumer buys, sells or leases a vehicle.
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CADA efforts on iZEV rebates pay off for dealers
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The new Liberal government in Ottawa agreed to do the right thing and repay Canadian car dealers for paying consumer rebates up front as part of the federal iZEV incentive program.
The program shut down abruptly and unexpectedly in January 2025, and many dealers who had not yet submitted their reimbursement claims through the portal the government set up to administer the program were left in the lurch.
CADA kept up the pressure on Ottawa, demanding that its dealer members be repaid the estimated $11 million they were out of pocket.
“This is a major victory for dealers,” said Huw Williams, CADA’s Director of Public Affairs. “Ottawa has ambitious goals for boosting EV adoption, and treating dealers fairly is essential to keep EV sales momentum going.”
Ottawa held a webinar last week to help guide dealers on the process for submitting claims
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2025 unWorkshop - Part 3
Calgary
September 17, 2025
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2025 unWorkshop - Part 4
Calgary
November 6, 2025
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Western Canadian Dealer Summit
Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise
November 13-16, 2025
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Provincial Sales Information
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An update on provincial sales around Canada.
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The provincial sales numbers for June 2025 have been posted at the link below.
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Federated Insurance - Tips to Help Safeguard Your Property Against High Winds and Hailstorms
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Summer weather has become increasingly unpredictable, with strong winds and hailstorms frequently causing significant damage. According to the Insurance Bureau of Canada, July and August 2024 alone saw four severe weather events, resulting in more than $7 billion in property damage*.
While no business is shielded from the impacts of these losses, preventative maintenance coupled with a comprehensive risk management plan can help minimize damage and minimize business interruptions when severe weather strikes.
To help you be prepared, we’ve developed these risk management resources outlining the steps you can take to help mitigate risk and prevent costly damage to your business and property.
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As a 100% Canadian-owned insurer, Federated Insurance is here to support you and your business. To learn more, visit www.federated.ca, or if you’re a Federated customer, you can contact your Commercial Insurance Specialist with any questions.
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CADA 360 Security Services
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Manage your lot, locate stolen vehicles and generate new F&I revenues
CADA members can now take full control of their inventory with the CADA 360 Security Services program, powered by RecovR. This solution allows dealers to monitor vehicle location on and off the lot and to offer a valuable new product to consumers.
Visit cada.ca/cada360 for more information.
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MDA Education Foundation Scholarship Presentations
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MDA President Gerald Wood has been busy delivering cheques to MDA Education Foundation recipients across the province.
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