HDDC 26th ANNUAL BUSINESS CONFERENCE
May 29th ~ June 1st, 2010
Halifax Marriott Harbourfront
Halifax, NS
Last Updated ( Wednesday, 07 October 2009 )
WELCOME TO THE HDDC
Written by Allan Tucker
Thursday, 12 February 2009
HDDC IS - NOT A BUYING GROUP! - IS ‘NOT-FOR-PROFIT’!
• • HDDC IS – A Voice for the Heavy Duty Aftermarket in Canada
Registered Lobbyists to the Federal Government
• Completed Projects: Liberalization of NAFTA Rules on Origin- ,Cores
Current Project Liberalization of NAFTA De Minimus – Trailer Parts
• Counterfeit Parts Issue & the Right to Repair
• Provides Legislation Review Service –i.e. Canada Gazette, Provincial Rulings
• Tech Support Hot-Line – 519-631-9424 – Engineer on Staff
• Maintains a Comprehensive Industry Database Resource for Members
• Marsh Group Insurance Facility – No Obligation Comparative Quotations
• Hosts HDDC’s Annual Business Conference
• Website Support: News & Events; Web Links; Search Support
• Provides an On-Line “Buyers Guide”
• Publishes a bilingual E- newsletter - ‘NEWSLINE’
• Canadian Chamber of Commerce – Transportation Committee & CBSA Issues
• Member - Canadian Council of Motor Transport Administrators –
Committee Member Provincial Road Safety Regulations & National Safety Code
• Associated Resources: Technology & Maintenance Council (TMC/ATA)
Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) - 3 Members
• Canadian Association Contacts: AIA, APMA, AERAC, CTEA, CVMA, ERI, CME
• U.S. Association Contacts: APRA, CVSN, MEMA, NATM, NTEA, TTMA, TMC
• U.S. Federal Government Contacts; NHTSA, FMCSA, NTSB
• Successful Consortium Action Projects: = Tangible Benefits
• Transport Canada Blanket Permit -Transport Dangerous Goods
• Procured a Tool Tax Credit for Apprentices
• Eliminated the Ontario Warranty Sales Tax: WD’s and Associates saved $1000’s
• CBSA- Canada Customs Notice 80-014 – Tariff on imported Cores eliminated
• ‘En Francais’ - Translation Service Contract Referrals
• Employment Referrals, Job Placement & References
• Export Trade Commission & Embassy Connections – Industry Canada/DFAIT Advisor
• Charity Fundraiser – The Hospital For Sick Children Foundation $180,000+
HDDC / SHELL - Heavy Duty Technician Scholarship Project – $12,000 in 2008
• For additional information on HDDC Services please call 519-631-9424:
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Last Updated ( Wednesday, 07 October 2009 )
OUR ENERGY CRISIS
Written by Allan Tucker
Thursday, 08 May 2008
The Honourable Jim Prentice MP Minister of Industry May 8,2008
CC: The Honourable Joe Preston MP Middlesex
The HDDC Board of Directors
Dear Sir:
We speak on behalf of the Heavy Duty Distributor Council (HDDC) a
registered not-for-profit trade association representing a cross-
section of 250 Canadian SME’s and Branches that provide parts and
repair services at the ‘grass-roots’ level to the commercial road
transportation sector in Canada.
It is with a sense of urgency that we approach your office with
respect to the growing energy crisis and the negative impact it is
having on the cost of doing business in Canada. We are receiving
unsettling reports from individual members who are being inundated
with price increases - particularly on essential repair components –
inflated further by incoming fuel surcharges. It is quite literally
becoming overwhelming. Budget expenditure items are now being
cut, business travel plans put on hold and layoffs in this service sector
are inevitable with hundreds of jobs on the line.
We respectfully request that the Government of Canada act decisively
to reassure the business community that measures are being taken to
minimize the impact of speculative oil price increases. It is difficult
for the average Canadian to understand our predicament considering
that we have boasted for years about our self-sufficiency in energy
and natural resources and with an agricultural industry able to feed
the world!
Thirty percent (30%) increases on certain commodities have been
reported to our office this week alone. It appears we are on the
proverbial slippery slope. The recent news of record profits for
multi-national oil companies is a real slap in the face to hard
working Canadians. With economic forecasters fueling the crisis
with talk of $200/barrel oil, the anxiety is understandable.
Our Fleet Operators are truly in a bind with diesel fuel costs
already being reflected in the aforementioned surcharges and the
prices of commodities. We fear that hundreds of trucks could be
soon be parked. One case reported by a member, relates a recent
incident of a truckload of parts being delayed by three days
because of Truck Drivers who had decided that without a substantial
increase in their rates it just wasn’t worth the trip.
Mr. Prentice, please let us know specifically what we must do to
support the government with measures that will help keep Small-
Medium Enterprises (SME’s) – the life blood of our Canadian
economy – in business and competitive and prevent potential
irreparable damage to our economy and standard of living.
An encouraging response would be appreciated within the next 10
days so that the government’s message can be delivered to the
membership at large during our 24th. Annual AGM and Business
Conference that takes place ironically enough in Canada’s ‘Energy
Mecca’ the Province of Alberta May 30 -June 3, 2008.
Kindest regards
G. Allan Tucker, Managing Director
Heavy Duty Distributor Council
President's Speech Kananaskis AB, JUNE 2008 ON REQUEST
