Auction Envy: Copart finishes fiscal year in position of strength

Toronto, Ontario — The world’s largest auto salvage auction platform is reporting a very strong close to its financial year. Texas-based Copart Inc. closed its fiscal year on July 31 with solid financial gains. The company’s fourth-quarter revenue hit US$1.1 billion, an increase of 5.2 percent from the same period last year. Its gross profit […]

Ensuring a Sustainable Transition: Why ARC supports a strategic pause for the EV Mandate

By Wally Dingman, executive director of the Automotive Recyclers of Canada Toronto, Ontario — The recent decision by the federal government to pause Canada’s 2026 zero-emission vehicle sales mandate is both timely and responsible. Ottawa has announced a 60-day review of the program, reflecting growing recognition that while electrification is essential, the transition must be […]

ARAAC & AARDA: Annual conferences approach

Truro, Nova Scotia — The Automotive Recyclers Association of Canada (ARAAC) is preparing to convene at the Best Western Glengarry in Truro, Nova Scotia for the 2025 ARAAC Meeting. Scheduled for September 26–27, 2025, the two-day event promises a dynamic mix of board-level deliberations, industry showcases, insightful presentations, and hands-on learning experiences. The gathering kicks […]

Countdown Begins: ARPAC prepares for annual congress

Rouyn-Noranda, Quebec — This week, the Association des recycleurs de pièces d’autos et de camions (ARPAC) is gathering at Hôtel Le Noranda in Rouyn-Noranda, Quebec for its 2025 annual congress. Expected to be Canada’s best attended French-language auto recycling industry event this year, it will run between September 12–13. The congress opens with a cocktail […]