Harmonization of Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety and Environmental Standards With Those of The United States

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Dear Member of Parliament:

I hereby petition the Government of Canada to amend all legislation and regulations that affect Canadian motor vehicle environmental and safety standards so as to harmonize such standards with those of the United States of America. The difference between Canadian and American motor vehicle standards is a major reason why Canadians pay more for motor vehicles than Americans.

The higher prices result in Canadians being less able to afford newer safer, more fuel efficient vehicles.

The current legislation and regulations results in Canadians paying substantially more than Americans for motor vehicles. It is estimated that, in 2007, Canadians paid approximately $5.7 Billion more than Americans for essentially the same motor vehicles. Estimates of the surcharge paid by Canadians for motor vehicles are as follows: Honda Civic - 13\% to 25\%; Chevrolet Impala 14\% to 25\%; Ford Mustang from 19\% to 31\%. Source: www.ataleoftwoprices.com .

The Canadian Government presently allowing motor vehicle manufacturers to determine which vehicles meet Canadian motor vehicle standards creates an effective barrier to trade which results in higher motor vehicle prices to Canadians.

If Canadian standards were fully harmonized with those of the United States, the result is that Canadians would be more able to purchase vehicles from the United States at lower prices which would put downward pressure on Canadian motor vehicle prices.

Please announce when Canadians may expect harmonization to occur to enable Canadians to afford newer safer and more fuel efficient motor vehicles.

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  • Curtis Bars
    • Postal Code
    • R2J2P1
  • Wayne Blahut
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    • R2C 4C8
    • Comments
    • Hopefully with harmonization prices will become more in line with those in the US, or least the government will be able to remove import restriction imposed on most 2008 and future model years.
  • Jean Caron
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    • R2N 2R1
  • Paul Landry
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    • R3N 0X9
  • Harry Butz
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    • R2E 1B6
  • Jim Penziwol
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    • R3J 2S5
    • Telephone Number
    • 204-837-4494
  • Dom Meiler
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    • R2G 2M9
  • Bill Richards
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    • P9N 3T9
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    • 807-468-5660
  • John Borody
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    • R3Y 1N5
  • Brian Legary
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    • R5A 1E1
  • Gerald Jennings
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    • R0G0A1
  • Kevin Kauk
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    • R0E 1J2
  • Kelly Plett
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    • R0A 0X0
  • Ted J. Barnicki
    • Postal Code
    • R2n3z7
  • Don Edwards
    • Postal Code
    • R2J 0K7
    • Telephone Number
    • 204 237 4881
  • Renald Bergeron
    • Postal Code
    • R0A 1V0
  • audrey kauk
    • Postal Code
    • R0A0X0
  • Inez Glover
    • Postal Code
    • T9W 1L3
    • Telephone Number
    • 780 842-3784
  • Larry French
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    • R2H 1A8
    • Telephone Number
    • 204-944-1057
  • Thomas Kormylo
    • Postal Code
    • R3C 4H6
    • Telephone Number
    • 204-956-3511
    • Comments
    • This is a matter that requires immediate attention
  • ken traverse
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    • r0g 1n0
  • Lana Tysoski
    • Postal Code
    • R2G 4B8
  • Peter Ashley
    • Postal Code
    • S3N 3A3
  • Jack Carcasole
    • Postal Code
    • M9A 2V1
    • Telephone Number
    • 416 706 0439
  • Dennis A. Ahola
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    • V9G 2A3
    • Comments
    • There is no justification for Cdn. standards to be different from the U.S. standards. What works for 300 million Americans should work equally well for 30 million Canadians.
  • Peter Yosyk
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    • R2V 2M7
    • Telephone Number
    • 338-0166
    • Comments
    • why not ?????
  • James G. David
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    • T2T 1W6
  • Todd Macklin
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    • k9a4p5
  • David Kodak
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    • R2K 4H5
  • Stefan Bars
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    • R3P 0R3
  • Denis Beaulieu
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    • R2J 2P5
    • Telephone Number
    • (204) 253-9905
    • Comments
    • Harmonization works two ways. A good idea like Canada's daylight running lights would be lost otherwise.
  • Daniel Crescenzi
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    • L4B 2W2
    • Comments
    • it's about time!!!!
  • Barry Farebrother
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    • R0E1A0
    • Telephone Number
    • 204 345 6545
  • Rhonda Paulic
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    • R8N1K1
    • Telephone Number
    • 204 778 4318
  • Rubin Panesar
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    • L6P1S8
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    • l0g1j0
  • Arthur Cavenagh
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    • R3J 2E5
    • Telephone Number
    • 204-888-1432
    • Comments
    • action is required ASAP if I am to vote for this government in the next election.
  • D. E. Render
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    • R2J 3R2
  • Paul bougie
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    • H9J 1N4
    • Comments
    • I want my rights under NAFTA like GM, Ford etc...
  • Bryne Mckay
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    • R3T 5M4
    • Telephone Number
    • 204 268-5037
    • Comments
    • Auto Cos are over charging Canadian consumers
  • Gerald Wachal
    • Postal Code
    • R3C 2E7
  • robert caryk
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    • r3w 1t4
  • david secter
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    • r2k2k7
  • nancy o'brien
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    • R3P 0R3
  • Gord Yurett
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    • R2N 4h9
    • Comments
    • ENOUGH IS ENOUGH- THIS NEEDS TO BE ADDRESSED!
  • Brent
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    • r2c5l7
  • chris
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    • r2r1h1
    • Comments
    • This has got to even out or maybe we should buy Ladas
  • Dwight Sopiwnyk
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    • r3t 4y5
  • Allison Komishon
    • Postal Code
    • R3R2K3
  • Carol Kovacs
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    • R2G 0Y2