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The Motor Vehicle Retailers of Ontario is always ahead of the latest developments on issues in the automotive industry, and how they affect our dealer members and their customers. Here you will find the latest news and updates on a wide range of topics.
Unanimous Support for Bill 190; Becomes First Bill Passed Since MPPs Returned to Queen’s Park
OCTOBER 29, 2024 The Motor Vehicle Retailers of Ontario is celebrating the lightning-fast passage of a major Bill that cuts red tape and helps attract the next generation of automotive skilled trades workers. On October 28, Bill 190 unanimously passed third and final...
Important Skilled Trades Bill Up for Vote as Queen’s Park Returns
OCTOBER 21, 2024 Ontario’s new car and truck retailers are eager for the return of the parliamentary session at Queen’s Park today as a key piece of legislation is set to be voted on by MPPs soon. Bill 190, the Working for Workers Five Act, 2024, introduced by David...
Associate Minister McGregor Getting to Work on Auto Theft and Bail Reform Strategies
OCTOBER 10, 2024 Graham McGregor, Ontario’s Associate Minister of Auto Theft and Bail Reform, convened a high-profile meeting on October 7, 2024, at Queen’s Park. He brought together stakeholders to coordinate efforts to fight auto theft and advocate for bail reform....
Light Commercial Vehicle Registration Now Available on DDR!
I’m pleased to share the fantastic news that light commercial vehicles can now be registered through Ontario’s Digital Dealer Registration program. This has been a long-time advocacy issue for our members. The feedback given by dealers like you and the advocacy from...
Accelerate Auto Ignites Passion: Shifting Mindsets at Vaughan’s Automotive Event
By Eunice Adeleke On July 18, 2024, Accelerate Auto hosted a highly successful activation event in Vaughan, aimed at introducing underrepresented and equity-deserving groups to the wide range of career opportunities in the automotive industry. The event attracted over...
Canada’s automotive sector is going through its biggest transformation in recent times.
Article By Christopher Nabeta, Executive Chair & Founding Member of Accelerate AutoMAJOR INVESTMENTS are being made in this industry that is responsible for one in seven jobs in our country. Although digitization, electrification have become some of the industry...
Ontario Budget 2024 Good News for Auto Retailers, Drivers
March 26, 2024 The following is a Statement by Frank Notte, Director of Government Relations: “For the vast majority of Ontarians, the family car is a necessity to run their household. By extending the 5.7 cents per litre tax cut on gasoline until December 31, 2024 in...
Firing on all cylinders, the 2024 Canadian International AutoShow sets attendance record!
If there was any doubt about the relevancy of auto shows in the post-pandemic era, the 2024 Canadian International AutoShow laid those doubts to rest. In its second year back after the pandemic, the 2024 AutoShow set an all-time attendance record over its 10-day run...
EV Charging Safety Resources
All Dealer Members: The MVRO and the Electrical Safety Authority (ESA) have partnered to provide you with resources to help customers properly install an EV charger at their home. The ESA is an administrative authority acting on behalf of the Government on Ontario,...
Monumental Advocacy Wins for MVRO in 2023
Skilled trades reform, tougher fines for curbsider by, Frank Notte, Government Relations Director of MVRO MARKHAM, December 27, 2023 – The Motor Vehicle Retailers of Ontario (MVRO) is celebrating a successful 2023 that saw monumental advocacy wins for Ontario’s 1,100...
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