Global Automakers of Canada / Constructeurs mondiaux d'automobiles du Canada
Registration:
18
of
35
(2015-03-16
to
2015-12-17)
Legislative Proposal, Bill or Resolution
- Canada EU CETA working to ensure timely implementation and broader incorporation of UNECE standards
- Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 - reduction of mercury use in vehicles
- Elimination of tariff on finished vehicles
- Extended Producer Responsibilty - proposals for end of life management for ozone depleting substances and VOC's
- Motor Vehicle Safety Act - any proposed changes to the Act are consistent with provisions in the United States
Legislative Proposal, Bill or Resolution, Policies or Program
- Regulatory Cooperation Council work on Transportation and Environment sub-committees to align vehicle safety standards, connected vehicle infrastructure and emission standards on a North American basis
Legislative Proposal, Bill or Resolution, Regulation
- Canadian Environmental Protection Act - the implementation of the GHG emissions regulations from motor vehicles from 2017-2025
- renewable fuels, altnerantive fuels and associated fuel quality issues to ensure motor vehicles and vehicle systems are not adversely impacted
Policies or Program
- Beyond the Borders Working Group - Activities to harmonize and streamline trade and border processes between Canada and the United States
- Industry Canada - Strategic Policy for Automotive Sector - pertaining to retention of North American production percentage, ensuring interests of all manufacturers and distributors are treated equitably
- NRCan fuel consumption label and test methods - Content of label and determination of methodology
- Transport Canada - Federal infrastructure - New crossing between Windsor and Detroit. Vancouver Gateway, Halifax Gateway -to facilitate international trade
- World Trade Organization decisions affecting the automotive industry in Canada - Doha Round and MFN tariff reductions
Regulation
- Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standards - Consultation and discussion on proposed amendments to various standards to align with similar Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) in the United States with consideration to UNECE standards
- Chemical Management Plan under Canadian Environmental Protection Act,1999 - risk management plans for chemical substance of concern potentially contained within the automobile or its components. Recent chemical plans impacting the automobile include BNST, HBCD, decaBDE
- Introduction of proposed Tier III emission standards and potential impact on automakers as well as the need for cleaner and lower sulphur fuels
- On-Road Vehicle and Emissions Regulations - ensure alignment of standards with the United States