Bill C-513

SUMMARY

This enactment amends the Motor Vehicle Safety Act to require manufacturers of motor vehicles and equipment to report specified safety information to the Minister of Transport, to post this information on their website and to send it to all ascertainable owners and lessees of vehicles in Canada. It also requires companies that sell or import vehicles or equipment to report any consumer safety complaints to the manufacturer and the Minister of Transport. In addition, it requires the Minister of Transport to post any safety information that he or she receives from a manufacturer, vendor, importer or owner on the departmental website.

This enactment also amends the Department of Transport Act to prohibit a former employee of the Department from accepting employment with a manufacturer or importer of motor vehicles during the one-year period following the termination of their employment with the Department.