Importation of Vehicles
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The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) assists Transport Canada with the administration of the Motor Vehicle Safety Act and the Motor Vehicle Safety Regulations by administering and enforcing the conditions under which new and used vehicles may be imported at CBSA points of entry. The Motor Vehicle Safety Act regulates the importation of vehicles to reduce the risk of death, injury, and damage to property and the environment. The CBSA also assists the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) with the administration of the Plant Protection Act by enforcing the conditions under which used vehicles may be imported at CBSA points of importation. The Plant Protection Act regulates the importation of injurious plant pests that can be transported in soil and related matter.
Issuing office | Partnerships Division Border and Compliance Programs Directorate Admissibility Branch |
Headquarters file | 7624-3 |
Legislative references |
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Other references | D2-4-1; D2-6-2; D4-1-5; D7-4-1; D7-4-3; D8-1-1; D8-1-2; D8-1-4; D9-1-1; D19-1-11; D21-1-1 |
Superseded memoranda D | D19‑12‑1, November 8, 2002 D2-6-2, March 19, 1999 |