Current status: OPEN
Open on May, 20, 2024 and will be closed on July, 19, 2024.
Across Canada, there has been a notable increase in motor vehicle theft and perpetrators are using increasingly sophisticated tactics. Recognizing the profound implications of vehicle theft on our communities, it is imperative that we look at ways to improve requirements related to theft prevention and anti-theft devices. As theft methods are rapidly evolving, Transport Canada is seeking your input on our strategies to combat this issue.
Join in: how to participate
Register online at Let’s Talk Transportation and share your comments on our discussion questions or upload a document through the Submissions tab. You can also email us your comments at RegulationsClerk-ASFB-Commisauxreglements@tc.gc.ca and include “Theft Protection Informal Consultation” in the subject line.
Who is the focus of this consultation
We want to hear from stakeholders and the Canadian public. Your feedback is important!
Key questions for discussion
- Given that the Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (CMVSS) 114 does not incorporate the most recent versions of the standards that can be used to comply, we’re interested in your perspective on requiring companies to comply with the newest versions of those standards.
- Are there other vehicle-specific regulatory measures that Transport Canada should consider mitigating vehicle theft from a safety perspective?
- Voluntary agreements, such as a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), can address new technologies faster than standards or regulations. Given the rapid pace of technological change, should voluntary agreements between Transport Canada and vehicle manufacturers be considered to address vehicle theft? To what extent should voluntary agreements complement or be used instead of formal requirements?
Related information
- Statement of Intent on Combatting Auto Theft
- National Action Plan on Combatting Auto Theft
- Background: Vehicle Immobilizers
Contact us
Transport Canada
Place de Ville, Tower C
330 Sparks St
Ottawa ON K1A 0N5
Email: RegulationsClerk-ASFB-Commisauxreglements@tc.gc.ca