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July 2025 Driveline Newsletter

July, 2025 

 

Western Canadian Dealer Summit (WCDS) 2025 Announcement

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.

Click here to register!

Gala Keynote Speaker: W. Brett Wilson

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.

Click here to learn more!
 

Early Bird Delegate Rate

Don’t miss out on our early bird special! We are offering a special discounted rate for registrations made before July 15. 

This special offer is non-refundable and requires a booking at the Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise

Click here to secure your early bird rate!
 

Personnel Announcement

The Motor Dealers Association of Alberta is pleased to announce that Sladen Jones has joined MDA as our Member Services Associate, effective immediately.

Sladen graduated from NAIT last year with a Bachelor of Business Administration and brings a broad range of customer support experience - he even worked at Sherwood Honda for a period of time. He's a lifetime Albertan and is looking forward to meeting our members in the coming months.

Sladen's contact details are as follows:

  • Phone:    (780) 465-8854
  • Email:     sjones@mdaalberta.com
 

AMVIC Quick Hits - All In Pricing - We're Making Progress but Challenges Remain

Over the past couple of years, our collective progress in complying with the All In Pricing law has improved, but we need to continue our diligence in ensuring the advertised price includes everything that is required by law. In its simplest terms, your advertised price must include everything that is attached to the vehicle, or is a required purchase, except for GST and costs associated with financing.

An important reminder to all dealers that, regardless of whether the additional equipment can be removed or not, the cost of the equipment must be included in the advertised price if it is on the vehicle when shown to the customer. Suggesting that it can be removed if the customer is not interested is not compliant with the law.

If you have any questions regarding this or any other regulatory question, please contact the MDA's Office.

 

Upcoming Industry Events

 

2025 unWorkshop - Part 3
Calgary
September 17, 2025

Register
 

2025 unWorkshop - Part 4
Calgary
November 6, 2025

Register
 

Western Canadian Dealer Summit
Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise
November 13-16, 2025

Register
 
 
 

Provincial Sales Information

An update on provincial sales around Canada.

The provincial sales numbers for May 2025 have been posted at the link below.

Click to learn more
 
 

Membership Update

Please join us in welcoming the following new members:

Freedom Ford

Phone: (587) 602-1344
7505 75 Street NW, Edmonton, AB T6C 4H8

Click to learn more

Stetson Hinton Chevrolet Buick GMC

Phone: 780-865-3801
363 Gregg Ave, Hinton, AB T7V 2A7

Click to learn more
 
 

Federated Insurance - Tips to Help Safeguard Your Property Against High Winds and Hailstorms

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.

  • Protecting roofs against high winds
  • How to prevent hail damage and protect your property

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.

 

MDA Education Foundation Scholarship Presentations

MDA President Gerald Wood has been busy delivering cheques to MDA Education Foundation recipients across the province.

Click to see the photo gallery
 
 

Membership Update

Please join us in welcoming the following new associate members:

Autograph Analytics  

Phone: 6042308507
Email: info@autographanalytics.com
22 E 5th Ave 400Vancouver BC V5T 2W9

Click to learn more

Lexen Systems  

Phone: +1 (604) 337-4016
Email: support@lexen.io
4170 Still Creek Dr, 200, Burnaby, British Columbia V5C 6C6, CA

Click to learn more

X-Shield Protective Solutions  

Phone: 1 833 932 6837
Email: info@caprogram.ca
Suite 400, 11150 Jasper Ave Edmonton, Alberta T5K 0C7

Click to learn more
 
 

(780) 465-8854

6248 50 St NW, Edmonton, AB T6B 2N7

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