Publisher’s note: In reviewing our video interview with Ryan O’Connor regarding OMVIC and rules for Ontario car dealerships, it did not meet our standards of neutrality and impartiality, and has been removed.
Todd Phillips is the editorial director of Universus Media Group Inc. and the editor of Canadian auto dealer magazine. Todd can be reached at tphillips@universusmedia.com.
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