The Dilawri Group owns the largest number of auto dealerships in Canada and sell 35 car brands
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VANCOUVER: Canada’s largest auto dealer Ajay Dilawri has been honoured with the Order of British Columbia.
The Indo-Canadian Dilawri Group, owned by Ajay Dilawri and his two brothers, owns 76 dealerships across five province in Canada.
The Group sells 35 auto brands and employees about 4,000 staff.
Conferring the highest provincial honour on Ajay and 15 others, Lieutenant Governor Janet Austin in an official citation said, “As representative of the Crown in British Columbia and as Chancellor of the Order of British Columbia, I am delighted to welcome 16 new members to the order. Their extraordinary leadership has been a source of strength for communities across the province.”
The citation said, “Ajay Dilawri is a leading entrepreneur whose vision, perseverance, leadership, and social conscience continues to improve the lives of many people in our province. He has made a significant and far-reaching impact throughout B.C.
“Ajay and his brothers Kap and Tony are the founders of the Dilawri Group – the largest automotive group in Canada, with more than 4,000 employees and 76 automotive dealerships across Canada. With 24 dealerships in B.C. alone, he supports more than 2,000 employees and their families in his home province. His significant investment in electrical vehicle development is also helping address climate change and contributes to a greener economy.
“The Dilawri brothers’ success is largely based on learning a strong work ethic from their parents, who immigrated to Canada from India. They haven’t forgotten their upbringing and have built the business not only for financial success, but to generate enough capital to give back to the community.
“With a focus on children and healthy outcomes, the Dilawri Foundation has donated tens of millions of dollars to help charitable causes in health care, mental health, education, autism, and public safety. Ajay believes that by giving children a solid foundation early in life, they are infinitely more likely to thrive in the future.
“Dilawri uses his considerable leadership skills daily to ensure the well-being of British Columbians. His commitment to making B.C. a better place to live creates a healthier and more productive population, which benefits everyone in the province.”
In the GTA, the dealerships owned by the Dilawri Group are:
401 Dixie Volkswagen,
401 Dixie Nissan,
401 Dixie Mazda,
401 Dixie Infiniti,
Agincourt Mazda,
Dixie Mitsubishi,
Markham Honda,
Meadowvale Honda,
Oakville Honda,
Mississauga Harley-Davidson,
Frost Chevrolet Buick GMC Ltd Brampton,
Frost Cadillac Brampton,
BMW Newmarket,
Audi Thornhill,
Acura of North Toronto,
Markham Acura
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