I-CAR Canada’s new director and one of its star instructors are both on the ground at Canada’s largest collision industry gathering.

The Canadian Collision Industry Forum (CCIF) Montreal, held September 16 and 17, 2026 at the Marriott In-Terminal Dorval, was marked by a strong presence from I-CAR Canada. The organization’s new Director, Scott Sinclair, CAE, Red Seal, Blue Seal — appointed September 1, 2026, with 38 years of collision industry experience — attended alongside Pete Halasz, I-CAR Canada instructor and official speaker in the September 17 program.

Pete Halasz: electric vehicle safety in the collision shop — a non-negotiable issue

Pete Halasz led a hands-on workshop on electrical safety and electric vehicle (EV) repair in a collision context — a highly anticipated session as hybrids and EVs represent a growing share of Canada’s vehicle fleet. In a sector where improper handling of high-voltage systems can have serious consequences, I-CAR training has become the indispensable reference for shops that want to service this customer base safely.

A strong signal for collision training in Canada

The simultaneous presence of the new director and a field instructor at CCIF Montreal reflects I-CAR Canada’s philosophy: collision training is not a theoretical exercise — it is a daily practice that saves lives and protects shop investments. For shop owners and managers who have not yet engaged their team in an I-CAR training program, the 2026 edition of CCIF Montreal offered an eloquent reminder of what is at stake.

Source: AIA Canada (aiacanada.com) / CCIF Montreal (ccif.ca) — September 2026

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