Auto companies risk exposing private data as working from home continues

Stephanie Wallcraft, Automotive News Canada September 14, 2020 Remote workers could be exposing their employers to contractual violations and legal disputes if they are not correctly handling sensitive information. For the automotive industry, particularly within the automaker-supplier relationship, trade secrets often comprise the highest-risk information. Trade secrets are defined by the Canadian Intellectual Property Office […]

Canada improves but other countries keep pace in KPMG’s 2020 AV readiness index

Luke Sarabia, Electric Autonomy Canada July 7, 2020 Source: KPMG 2020 Autonomous Vehicles Readiness Index Report Canada retains its 12th place ranking in KPMG’s latest AV readiness index, which compares 30 countries on the basis of policy, infrastructure, consumer acceptance, technology and innovation Canada has earned mixed results in KPMG International’s newly released 2020 Autonomous Vehicles […]

Implementing CUSMA: Webinar explains how the new trade agreement will impact the automotive industry

Collision Repair Magazine June 24, 2020 Toronto, Ontario — On June 24, the Automotive Parts Manufacturers’ Association (APMA) hosted a webinar overviewing the upcoming implementation of CUSMA, the new trade agreement between Canada, U.S., and Mexico. Hosted by Flavio Volpe, the webinar featured two panelists: Joy Nott, Partner, Trade and Customs Practice at KPMG and Karin Muller, Director, Customs Compliance […]

Why Canadian automakers should accelerate their electric vehicle capabilities

Auto industry faces dramatic risks from the global transition to electric vehicles and it could soon start impacting jobs, according to a new report Kevin Martine, Financial Post February 14, 2020 Canada’s gas-powered auto industry faces dramatic risks from the global transition to electric vehicles and it could soon start impacting jobs, according to a […]

Cyber Security 3 – With AJ Khan and KPMG’s John Heaton

Why am I getting this email? If you’re staring at a confusing email and you can’t answer that question, you probably shouldn’t do whatever the email is asking you to do. Phishing is the easiest way hackers gain access and the simplest to defend against. In this episode, KPMG’s resident Cyber expert John Heaton shares […]