As connected and automated vehicle technologies continue to advance, Transport Canada (TC) is helping to ensure they’re introduced safely and responsibly on our roads.
In 2019, TC published the first version of Canada’s Safety Framework for Connected and Automated Vehicles to outline our policy direction. Now as of February 2025, version 2.0 builds on that work with the latest information Canadians need to know about the future of driving in Canada.
What’s in version 2.0?
Version 2.0 provides the latest information on TC’s legislative and regulatory regime, including our comprehensive oversight program. It also includes non-regulatory guidance and tools on topics important for stakeholders.
Additionally, version 2.0 provides an overview of:
- Domestic and international collaborations
- Automated vehicle-related research and testing
- TC’s evolving approach to road safety as connected and automated vehicle technologies advance
What’s TC’s Approach to Connected and Automated Vehicles?
Canadians need to have a thorough understanding of connected and automated vehicle capabilities and limitations to ensure they are properly used.
TC’s policy approach integrates legal authorities, safety regulations, and non-regulatory guidance and tools. We do this to support efficiency, innovation, oversight, and industry collaboration. Our approach also supports the safe development, testing, and deployment of connected and automated vehicle technologies in Canada.
What other reports have you released on this topic?
Canada’s Safety Framework for Connected and Automated Vehicles 2.0 complements other reports we have released in this sphere. Other examples include:
- Canada's Vehicle Cyber Security Guidance (2020)
- Guidelines for Testing Automated Driving Systems in Canada, Version 2.0 (2021)
- Transport Canada’s Vehicle Cyber Security Strategy (2021)
For more information visit TC’s Connected and Automated Vehicle webpage.
Where can I get the report?
Canada’s Safety Framework for Connected and Automated Vehicles 2.0 is available here.
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