NCDA In The News

Canadian Black Book’s Used Vehicle Retention Index reached an all-time high in September with 109 points — up 1.6 points from August, demonstrating a “dramatic” rebound of used car values that started when COVID-19 lockdown measures were eased. “The surge in demand, combined with a widespread shortage of vehicles, have boosted the index to this […]

Workers and employers who need to extend temporary layoffs beyond the Aug. 30, 2020, expiry date are reminded to apply for a variance using the Employment Standards Branch’s new online application by Aug. 25. “I urge any employers who think they need to extend temporary staff layoffs further, to please read the information we have […]

Matching Funds from First Canadian! This Thursday July 23, at the ADESA Auction, with every vehicle you buy or sell at ADESA, you will have the option to add a donation to the New Car Dealers Foundation. Our friends at First Canadian will MATCH your donation, up to $10,000! The New Car Dealers Foundation of […]

A special message of thanks from Special Olympics of BC’s President, Dan Howe: “To all our friends in the automotive community, we wanted to say hello and thank you. For approximately 35 years, new car dealers have been there to support Special Olympics BC. Now, in these tumultuous times, we wanted to let you know, […]

As businesses return to more normal operations during Phase 2 of B.C.’s Restart Plan, WorkSafeBC officers may call or visit to evaluate how businesses are protecting workers from COVID-19 in their workplace. WorkSafeBC has developed these frequently asked questions (FAQs) – they outline what can be expected from an inspection. Read the FAQs here. For […]

As British Columbia prepares to enter Phase 2 of its economic restart plan, the Province welcomes the release of the initial set of WorkSafeBC guidelines that will help businesses and organizations develop their plans to reopen safely in the coming days and weeks. “These guidelines are an important step in B.C.’s economic restart process, as […]

A review of ICBC’s financial situation since the start of the provincial state of emergency shows both positive and negative financial impacts on ICBC’s bottom line. With almost no capital reserves to withstand fluctuations and volatility in the markets, it is too early to determine whether the pandemic will result in benefits to pass on […]

Vancouver Auto Show Postponed For Immediate Release March 12, 2020 Vancouver, BC – Organizers of the Vancouver International Auto Show announced today that, due to the evolving COVID-19 Pandemic, the 100th anniversary edition of the Vancouver International Auto Show has been postponed. The event, the best attended trade and consumer show in Western Canada, was […]

The New Car Dealers Foundation of BC’s Inaugural  50/50 Draw Kicks Off on March 1 For Immediate Release February 28, 2020 Greater Vancouver, BC – For the first time in the history of the New Car Dealers Foundation, a new 50/50 raffle will launch and be featured at the 100th anniversary of the Vancouver International Auto […]

Budget Investments Continue Nation Leading Electric Vehicle Adoption in BC Victoria, BC –Today’s balanced provincial budget includes further support for clean energy initiatives that will help ensure BC’s success in electric vehicle (EV) adoption continues, says the President and CEO of the New Car Dealers Association of BC. In total, the 2020 Budget provides over […]