Booked Up and Backlogged: Backlog of repair work in Canada even longer than U.S. reports Crash Network survey
Toronto, Ontario — According to a recent Crash Network survey of Canadian collision repair shops, the average scheduling backlog reported across the country is 6.6 weeks. This average is specifically 2.6 weeks greater than comparative average numbers in the United States (U.S.), where scheduling backlog is only 4 weeks long. Of the approximately 100 owners […]
With Respect to Rates: SAAQ consultation seeks feedback on proposed changes to auto insurance contributions in 2025 to 2027 periods
Quebec City, Quebec — An expert panel put forward by the Société de l’assurance automobile du Québec (SAAQ) is seeking public feedback in regards to future automotive insurance rate changes. As outlined in the SAAQ’s “Proposed Insurance Contributions for 2025-2027” information document, an expert panel on automotive insurance contributions made up of Dominique Faribault from […]
Climbing Capacity: Saskatchewan government invests $1 million towards SATCC apprenticeship programs
Regina, Saskatchewan — The Government of Saskatchewan has announced it is investing an additional one million to increase the capacity of skilled trades in the province. With this additional funding, the total investment into the province’s Saskatchewan Apprenticeship and Trade Certification Commission (SATCC) program has reached $22.4 million in the 2023 to 2024 period. The […]
