Motor Vehicle Safety Act (1993, c. 16)

Content last updated 2013.04.10

Summary Description

An Act to regulate the manufacture and importation of motor vehicles and motor vehicle equipment to reduce the risk of death, injury and damage to property and the environment

Administration: Minister of Transport

Statutory Text

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Consolidated text

Regulations and Orders Pursuant to the Act

Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (CMVSS)

The Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (CMVSS) are created as sections within the Motor Vehicle Restraint Systems and Booster Seat Safety Regulations, the Motor Vehicle Safety Regulations and the Motor Vehicle Tire Safety Regulations, 1995

Bills (specific to the act)

Links to Bills are directed to the Parliament of Canada LEGISinfo website (http://www.parl.gc.ca/LEGISINFO/index.asp).

41st Parliament - 1st Session
(June 2, 2011 - )

C-13: An Act to implement certain provisions of the 2011 budget as updated on June 6, 2011 and other measures Royal Assent 2011.12.15

Canada GazettePart Ⅲ, Vol. 34, No. 3, c. 23 to 26 — March 19, 2012
2011, C. 24 December 15, 2011
Keeping Canada's Economy and Jobs Growing Act†

Canada Gazette Part Ⅰ, Vol. 146, No. 2 — January 14, 2012
Royal Assent - An Act to implement certain provisions of the 2011 budget as updated on June 6, 2011 and other measures
(Bill C-13, chapter 24, 2011)

Regulatory Initiatives (specific to the act)

Depending on the date, amendments listed may not yet be included in the consolidated text.

Regulations Amending the Motor Vehicle Safety Regulations (Standard 126)

Canada Gazette Part Ⅱ, Vol. 147, No. 8 — April 10, 2013
Regulations Amending the Motor Vehicle Safety Regulations (Standard 126)
SOR/2013-55 March 21, 2013
CIF April 10, 2013.

Canada Gazette Part Ⅰ, Vol. 146, No. 40 — October 6, 2012
Regulations Amending the Motor Vehicle Safety Regulations (Standard 126) (proposed)

Regulations Amending the Motor Vehicle Safety Regulations (Interpretation, Section 18 and Standards 203, 204, 208, 212 and 219)

Canada Gazette Part Ⅱ, Vol. 147, No. 4 — February 13, 2013
Regulations Amending the Motor Vehicle Safety Regulations (Interpretation, Section 18 and Standards 203, 204, 208, 212 and 219)
SOR/2013-9 January 31, 2013
CIF February 13, 2013.

Canada Gazette Part Ⅰ, Vol. 146, No. 6 — February 11, 2012
Regulations Amending the Motor Vehicle Safety Regulations (Interpretation, Section 18 and Standards 203, 204, 208, 212 and 219) (proposed)

Regulations Amending the Motor Vehicle Safety Regulations (Interpretation and Standards 101, 105, 122 and 135) (proposed)

Canada Gazette Part Ⅰ, Vol. 146, No. 40 — October 6, 2012
Regulations Amending the Motor Vehicle Safety Regulations (Interpretation and Standards 101, 105, 122 and 135) (proposed)

Regulations Amending the Motor Vehicle Safety Regulations (Standards 121, 206, 223 and 301.2) (proposed)

Canada Gazette Part Ⅰ, Vol. 146, No. 40 — October 6, 2012
Regulations Amending the Motor Vehicle Safety Regulations (Standards 121, 206, 223 and 301.2) (proposed)

Motor Vehicle Tire Safety Regulations (proposed)

Canada Gazette Part Ⅰ, Vol. 146, No. 6 — February 11, 2012
Motor Vehicle Tire Safety Regulations (proposed)

Regulations Amending Certain Regulations Made under the Motor Vehicle Safety Act (proposed)

Canada Gazette Part Ⅰ, Vol. 145, No. 48 — November 26, 2011
Regulations Amending Certain Regulations Made under the Motor Vehicle Safety Act (proposed)

Government Notices (specific to the act)

No current notices.

 

News Releases / Media Advisories

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