Submission requirements for evidence of conformity for light-duty vehicles: chapter 1

1.0 Purpose

This document aims to provide guidance on the implementation of the On-Road Vehicle and Engine Emission Regulations¹ (the Regulations) made under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 (CEPA 1999). Specifically, it presents what evidence of conformity to the Regulations is required and what procedures should be followed when producing evidence of conformity for light-duty vehicles, light-duty trucks and medium-duty passenger vehicles (paragraphs 6(1)(a), (b) and (c) of the Regulations) manufactured for sale² in Canada or imported into Canada.

¹ SOR/2003-2, as amended by SOR/2006-268.

² Regulations apply to all vehicles manufactured or imported into Canada after January 1, 2004 (section 3). Vehicles that are being exported and are accompanied by written evidence that they will not be used or sold in Canada are excluded as per paragraph 6 (3)(b).