An industry veteran takes the helm of the country’s most influential collision repair training organization.

I-CAR Canada announced on September 1, 2026, the promotion of Scott Sinclair to the position of Director, I-CAR Canada. With 38 years of experience in the collision repair industry, Sinclair holds CAE (Certified Association Executive), Red Seal and Blue Seal certifications. This profile combines hands-on technical expertise with professional association management skills. His long-standing commitment to training and professional development makes him a natural choice to lead Canada’s national reference organization for collision repair training.

Leadership grounded in passion for the trade

The appointment comes as I-CAR Canada intensifies its training initiatives — including its partnership with the Canadian Welding Bureau to expand access to welding training in remote regions and its growing integration of ADAS calibration into national programs. With Scott Sinclair at the helm, I-CAR Canada has a director who knows the collision repair trade from the inside, having worked alongside it for nearly four decades.

What it means for Canadian shops

For collision repairers who work with I-CAR Canada — whether through technician certifications, continuing education, or the I-CAR Gold Class program — this appointment signals stability and continuity. Canada’s collision repair industry can count on a leader who deeply understands its daily realities and the challenges that lie ahead.

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