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As our great province moves into the next phase of restarting the economy, the New Car Dealers of BC can be a significant part of the solution. In early June I had the privilege of meeting with the BC Legislature’s Select Standing Committee on Finance & Government Services, as part…

Over the last several months, the attention for most British Columbians has been the COVID-19 pandemic – and rightfully so. However, as the BC Government and Public Health adjust health guidelines, the goal is that BC transitions to some level of ‘new normal’. This also brings with it a cautious…

In the past two weeks, British Columbia and other jurisdictions have begun the process of re-opening various sectors of the economy – and in a responsible and cautious manner, implementing various health and safety protocols. BC’s New Car Dealers were identified early on as providing essential services that were important…

The COVID-19 crisis continues to have a profound impact on British Columbia, Canada and the entire globe. Besides the immediate health crisis, the pandemic is having a significant effect on the global economy – and the auto industry is no exception. Many consumers are feeling the economic sting of the…

With all that is going on in the world, I wanted to take a moment to congratulate all of our recipients from this year’s Distinction Awards. Though we were unable to celebrate in typical fashion, due to the postponement of the 2020 Vancouver International Auto Show, award recipients were honoured…

BC’s Restart Plan lays out a series of steps that we will take together to protect people and ensure that BC can come back from COVID-19 stronger than before. Read the plan here.

As we continue to battle COVID-19, I want to use this space to offer reflection on the current state of affairs, but also – where possible – inspire hope and instill some sense of normalcy, as long as it remains within the recommendations of Dr. Bonnie Henry and the public…

COVID-19 has had a devastating effect on both public health and the economy – and the automotive sector is certainly no exception. As we continue to go through this critical period in history, it is imperative that we listen to the expert advice from our Canadian Public Health Authorities so…

It is an unprecedented time in BC, across Canada and around the world, as we all grapple with the COVID-19 health crisis. Concerns about the spread of the novel coronavirus have mounted and we as a society have had to come to terms with the severity of the situation and…

Over the past week, the British Columbia automotive and business community lost one of their trailblazers, Sherrold Haddad. For our New Car Dealer Association family, Sherrold was a charismatic and vocal proponent of our sector, a proud Chevrolet and Mitsubishi dealer and a person who represented the Canadian ideal, a…

Over the last several days, concerns about the spread of COVID-19 have mounted, and as a society, we face a situation that is unprecedented. This is a time when we need to listen to the best advice that health experts can provide, and be responsible and thoughtful in how we…

More than one hundred thousand attendees are expected to attend the Vancouver International Auto show this month – making it the best gathering place in Western Canada for car and truck lovers who will get a close look at the latest vehicles, classics, modified supercars and specialty one-off builds. The…