CCIF Vancouver played host to more than half a dozen sessions. Here are a few words on some of them.

Scott Smith, Automotive Industries Association of Canada, presented early findings of the Collision Industry Survey conducted by the association. A selection of numbers were offered, and feedback requested as to how they shake out with industry experience. Results will be online at www.aiacanada.com approximately by July.

Andrew Shepherd, AIA collision training director, brought attendees up to speed on I-CAR training in Canada. In short, it is ongoing and poised for a significant push in the fall. Shepherd also gave special credit to Joe Da Cuhna for maintaining I-CAR’s presence in Canada, despite significant challenges.

Larry Jefferies, Carstar Automotive Canada, provided an update on the CCIF/Skills Canada program, which has grown to nine autobody painting representatives from Canada, up from zero only a couple of year ago. Support for ongoing efforts is still needed. Visit ww.ccifskillsprogram.com for more information.