Transport Canada Vehicle Exemption Pursuant to Section 9 of the Motor Vehicle Safety Act - MVSA 2024-1

Section 9 of the Motor Vehicle Safety ActFootnote 1 provides the Minister of Transport with the authority to grant, by order, an exemption for a specified period, in accordance with any conditions specified in the order, for any model of vehicle manufactured or imported by the company from conformity with any standard if the requested exemption from that standard would, in the opinion of the Minister, promote the development of either new safety features that are equivalent to or superior to th

Understanding the different works

A “work” is any structure, device, or other thing whether temporary or permanent, that is human made. This includes a structure, device or other thing used to repair or maintain another work. A work also includes dumping of fill, excavating or dredging material from the bed of any navigable water. A proper understanding of the different categories of works will allow for better anticipation of the associated requirements and fees.