The Automotive Industries Association (AIA) of Canada has announced that plans are underway for an in-person Canada Night event in Las Vegas November 2, 2021 during Industry Week.

PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS EVENT WAS CANCELLED FOR 2021.

Key features of what it is calling a “recharge and revamped” event are a new venue and new approach that will bring the Canadian industry under one roof.

Participants from The Spirit of Canada at AAPEX and SEMA Show. Zurawel Patton Sample, Grant Brothers Sales Ltd. and Specialty Sales & Marketing Inc. have joined the AIA Canada Night Committee to plan and deliver the 2021 Canada Night.

Also, this year’s event will be held at the Venetian Resort, Las Vegas, where the AAPEX trade show is hosted; in past years the event has been held offsite.

“After a year like 2020, we could all use a chance to reconnect and celebrate with peers and business partners. And that’s what we want the 2021 Canada Night to be – a homecoming of the Canadian aftermarket industry,” said Bob Jaworski, chairman of AIA Canada. “So it’s fitting that we welcome everyone under the AIA Canada Night banner.

“Canada Night is an annual celebration of the Canadian automotive aftermarket, presented by AIA Canada. It has been a highlight of the aftermarket’s social calendar since 1971.

“With an even broader cross-section of the Canadian aftermarket industry set to gather for the 2021 event, it promises to offer sponsors and attendees an unmatched opportunity to connect, network and socialize with industry peers from across Canada and around the world.”

The association has advised that it is closely monitoring the COVID-19 pandemic and will provide updates as needed.

As the situation continues to evolve, the AIA Canada Night Committee will make decisions that prioritize the wellbeing of staff and attendees, as safety and security are paramount.

AIA Canada recommends that individuals visit the Government of Canada’s web pages, Official Global Travel Advisories and COVID-19: Travel, testing, quarantine and borders, for information on Canada’s policies and provisions.

For more information about Canada Night, visit AIA Canada’s event page.