How aftermarket jobs fared as losses loom

Canada’s automotive employment picture was mixed in March, and there are warnings of job losses ahead just as the industry seemed to have recovered from pandemic-related dips.

But so far, parts stores saw a slight decline while the repair and maintenance sector continued its steady climb. New data from DesRosiers Automotive Consultants shows that employment in Canada’s automotive sector edged down 0.2 per cent overall in March 2025 compared to the same month last year. While the overall change was minor...