Canada submitted the following text regarding discussion of certification systems – (recorded in Section 5-“Discussion on certification systems”). This was reviewed and approved for addition to the minutes. No other revisions we requested and the minutes were adopted.

Self-certification scheme in Canada – motor vehicle safety regulation

Any vehicle regulated under the Motor Vehicle Safety Act, which is imported or offered for sale in(to) Canada has to be self-certified by the OEM at the time the main assembly of the vehicle is completed. It is the responsibility of the OEM to ensure compliance of its products with existing legislation. Documentation showing proof of compliance must be produced and retained for at least five years from date of manufacturing or importation and supplied to Transport Canada upon request. The test methodologies used by the OEM to certify their products should be in accordance with the test requirements detailed in the Motor Vehicle Safety Regulations.