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- Regulatory changes and consultations
- Technical standards documents and related consultations
- Test methods & documents and related consultations
- United Nations Regulations
Regulatory changes and consultations
- Consultations on Transport Canada’s related policies, programs and services
- Forward regulatory plan - Road safety initiatives planned
The following table contains a list of amendments recently completed or in development. Links to consultations and publications in the Canada Gazette will be updated and kept five years after coming into force or until the change is no longer in development.
| Initiative | Public consultation | Canada Gazette Part I | Canada Gazette Part II |
|---|---|---|---|
| Updating regulations to modernize and strengthen motor vehicles safety for Canadians | October 21, 2020 | June 17, 2023 | SOR/2024-274 - January 01, 2025 |
| School Buses | September 01, 2020 | July 02, 2022 | SOR/2024-239 - December 18, 2024 |
| Vehicle Exemptions | December 01, 2020 | May 07, 2022 | SOR/2023-222 - November 08, 2023 |
| Minimum Sound Requirements for Hybrid and Electric Vehicles | January 4, 2018 | April 24, 2021 | SOR/2022-254 - December 21, 2022 |
| Theft Protection | December 27, 2025 | ||
| Proposal to update the regulatory requirements concerning the safety of restraint systems and vehicle anchorages | February 6, 2026 | ||
| Various changes to the regulations under the Motor Vehicle Safety Act (MVSA) | July 23, 2025 & January 30, 2026 | ||
| New standards for hydrogen vehicles in Canada | September 29, 2025 | ||
| Allowing Product Identification Numbers for restricted-use vehicles and snowmobiles | November 17, 2021 & February 13, 2025 | ||
| Information Gathering | October 21, 2020 | ||
| Automatic Emergency Braking Systems | September 01, 2020 | ||
| Advanced Driver Assistance Systems | September 01, 2020 |
Technical standards documents and related consultations
Technical Standards Documents (TSD) are documents that reproduce an enactment of a foreign government or material produced by an international organization (typically Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) published in the U.S. Code of Federal Regulations Title 49, Part 571). These documents have adaptations or modifications for the Canadian context. TSDs can be accessed through Schedule IV Parts II, III and IV; Schedule V.1 and Schedule VI.
If you wish to access a previous version of any TSD or be notified when consultations are posted or they are updated, please e-mail RegulationsClerk-ASFB-Commisauxreglements@tc.gc.ca.
Technical Standard Documents referenced in the Motor Vehicle Safety Regulations:
| Document | Version | Publication date | Based on | Latest consultations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TSD 101 | 0 | February 11, 2015 | FMVSS 101 – Oct 1, 2011 | January 30, 2026 – March 31, 2026 |
| TSD 105 | 7 | May 1, 2026 | FMVSS 105 – Jul 8, 2022 | |
| TSD 106 | 1R | November 17, 2007 | FMVSS 106 – Oct 9, 2007 | |
| TSD 108 | 8 | April 01, 2025 | FMVSS 108 – Feb 22, 2022 |
October 4, 2024 – December 3, 2024 January 18, 2021 - February 2, 2021 |
| TSD 110 | 2 | May 1, 2026 | FMVSS 110 – Oct 1, 2007 | January 30, 2026 – March 31, 2026 |
| TSD 114 | 1R | July 24, 2010 | FMVSS 114 – Oct 1, 2009 | |
| TSD 116 | 0 | August 22, 2007 | FMVSS 116 – Oct 1, 2006 | |
| TSD 118 | 1R | May 02, 2009 | FMVSS 118 – Oct 1, 2008 | |
| TSD 120 | 3 | May 1, 2026 | FMVSS 120 – Oct 1, 2007 | January 30, 2026 – March 31, 2026 |
| TSD 121 | 5 | August 18, 2025 | FMVSS 121 – July 8, 2022 | January 3, 2025 – March 4, 2025 |
| TSD 122 | 4 | August 18, 2025 | FMVSS 122 – July 8, 2022 | January 3, 2025 – March 4, 2025 |
| TSD 123 | 1R | August 22, 2007 | FMVSS 123 – Oct 1, 2006 | |
| TSD 124 | 0R | August 22, 2007 | FMVSS 124 – Oct 1, 2006 | |
| TSD 126 | 3 | August 18, 2025 | FMVSS 126 – July 8, 2022 | January 3, 2025 – March 4, 2025 |
| TSD 131 | 2R | June 23, 1999 | FMVSS 131 – May 28, 1998 | January 30, 2026 – March 31, 2026 |
| TSD 135 | 5 | May 1, 2026 | FMVSS 135 – July 8, 2022 | |
| TSD 202 | 1R | July 09, 2011 | FMVSS 202a – Nov 2, 2010 | |
| TSD 204 | 0R | 2013February13 | FMVSS 204 – Oct 1, 2012 | |
| TSD 206 | 2R | 2008-0311 | FMVSS 206 – Feb 19, 2010 | |
| TSD 207 | 0R | December 07, 2011 | FMVSS 207 – Oct 1, 2010 | |
| TSD 208 | 2 | April 01, 2022 | FMVSS 208 – Oct 1, 2017 | |
| TSD 209 | 2 | June 19, 2013 | FMVSS 209 – Oct 1, 2012 | |
| TSD 210 | 0 | July 11, 2018 | FMVSS 210 – Oct 1, 2017 | |
| TSD 212 | 0R | 2013February13 | FMVSS 212 – Oct 1, 2012 | |
| TSD 214 | 0 | 2016 October05 | FMVSS 214 – Oct 1, 2014 | |
| TSD 216 | 1R | July 24, 2010 | FMVSS 216a – Apr 7, 2010 | |
| TSD 219 | 0R | 2013February13 | FMVSS 219 – Oct 1, 2012 | |
| TSD 220 | 0R | November 11, 2009 | FMVSS 220 – Oct 1, 2008 | |
| TSD 222 | 0 | July 11, 2018 | FMVSS 222 – Oct 1, 2017 | January 30, 2026 – March 31, 2026 |
| TSD 226 | 0 | November 02, 2016 | FMVSS 226 – Oct 1, 2014 | |
| TSD 301 | 2R | July 24, 2010 | FMVSS 301 – Mar 15, 2010 | |
| TSD 302 | 0R | August 22, 2007 | FMVSS 302 – Oct 1, 2006 | |
| TSD 305 | 5 | May 18, 2018 | FMVSS 305 – Sep 27, 2017 | |
| TSD 401 | 2R | May 03, 2008 | FMVSS 401 – Oct 1, 2007 | |
| TSD 500 | 3 | August 18, 2025 | FMVSS 500 – Jul 8, 2022 | January 3, 2025 – March 4, 2025 |
Test methods & documents and related consultations
If you wish to access a previous version of any TM, please e-mail RegulationsClerk-ASFB-Commisauxreglements@tc.gc.ca.
Test Methods & Documents referenced in the Motor Vehicle Safety Regulations:
| Document | Version | Publication Date | Latest Consultation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Document 111 | 0 | December 18, 2024 | |
| TM 213.4 | 2012R | Nov 2012 | |
| TM 221 | 2000R | October 20, 2000 | |
| TM 223 | 2003R | December 2003 | |
| TM 301.1 | 2004R | February 28, 2004 | |
| TM 301.2 | 2004R | February 28, 2004 | |
| TM 903 | 1992 | October 01, 1992 | |
| TM 905 | 1998R | August 1998 | |
| TM 1106 | 2005R | August 2005 |
United Nations Regulations
United Nations (UN) Regulations are developed under the World Forum for Harmonization of Vehicle Regulations (WP.29) and are available on the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe website.
UN Regulations referenced in the Motor Vehicle Safety Regulations:
| Referenced UN Regulation | Referenced series of amendments | Referenced by CMVSS |
|---|---|---|
| UN Reg. 8 | Most recent | CMVSS 108 |
| UN Reg. 11 | 03 or 04 | CMVSS 206 |
| UN Reg. 13H | 01 | CMVSS 126 |
| UN Reg. 20 | Most recent | CMVSS 108 |
| UN Reg. 31 | Most recent | CMVSS 108 |
| UN Reg. 41 | 03 or 04 | CMVSS 1106 |
| UN Reg. 42 | 00 | CMVSS 215 |
| UN Reg. 48 | Most recent | CMVSS 108 |
| UN Reg. 51 | 02 or 03 | CMVSS 1106 |
| UN Reg. 53 | Most recent | CMVSS 108 |
| UN Reg. 57 | Most recent | CMVSS 108 |
| UN Reg. 60 | 01 | CMVSS 123 |
| UN Reg. 72 | Most recent | CMVSS 108 |
| UN Reg. 78 | 03 | CMVSS 122 |
| UN Reg. 81 | 01 | CMVSS 111 |
| UN Reg. 97 | Aug 8 2007 | CMVSS 114 |
| UN Reg. 98 | Most recent | CMVSS 108 |
| UN Reg. 112 | Most recent | CMVSS 108 |
| UN Reg. 113 | Most recent | CMVSS 108 |
| UN Reg. 116 | Feb 10 2009 | CMVSS 114 |
| UN Reg. 123 | Most recent | CMVSS 108 |
| UN Reg. 138 | Most recent | CMVSS 141 |