Representing new car and truck dealers

The Canadian Automobile Dealers Association (CADA) is the national association representing new car and truck dealers. Acting as the voice of the dealers at the national level, CADA serves as an advocate to government, industry and the public.

CADA is a federation of provincial and regional dealer associations. The Board of Directors is made up of the representatives of those organizations. The Executive Committee includes dealers from each of the 6 major regions in the country.

There are over 3200 franchised automobile and truck dealerships that sell new cars and trucks in Canada. These dealers collectively employ over 140,000 people across the country and represent a key sector of Canada’s economy. Through Canadian dealers, CADA is represented in nearly every community in Canada.

CADA takes on numerous roles

• Working with the Federal Government on issues that affect the retail sector of the automobile industry
• Protecting the interests of dealers under the franchise system
• Improving relations between dealers and manufacturers
• Public Affairs and media relations