Federal Grinch Brings More Red Tape For Dealers

Federal Grinch Brings More Red Tape For Dealers

As mentioned in a Dealer Alert earlier this week, the Federal Government want to extend reporting and record-keeping requirements to vehicle leasing and financing for business purposes, passenger vehicles and goods valued above $100,000. The $100,000 threshold trigger does not even apply to vehicles, so a vehicle worth less than $100,000 would still require reporting!

Basically, they want to treat vehicle and finance dealers like banks, requiring various record keeping and reporting under the Proceeds of Crime (Money Laundering) and Terrorist Financing Act and requiring reporting through the Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre of Canada (FINTRAC) system.

All this while there is no evidence this problem even exists in Ontario. We have never seen a massive prosecution or enforcement in the automotive industry involving money laundering or terrorist funding. This has all the earmarks of a solution in search of a problem and worse, an exercise in optics that will add costs, red tape and increase the price of vehicles for consumers.

The UCDA will submit its comments shortly on the proposed Regulatory changes and make points on the:

  • lack of consultation
  • short window for comments (Nov. 30 to Dec. 30)
  • short window for implementation (by October 2025)
  • fact the $100,000 trigger should apply to passenger vehicles too
  • negative effect this will have on many small businesses in Ontario that engage in vehicle leasing and financing

We urge you to do the same, make your voices heard by submitting comments here:

https://canadagazette.gc.ca/rp-pr/p1/2024/2024-11-30/html/reg1-eng.html

… and by contacting your MP before they go home for the Holidays:

https://www.ourcommons.ca/members/en

Holiday Hours

Holiday Hours

Dealers must be closed on December 25, 2024, Christmas Day (a Wednesday this year) and January 1, 2025, New Year’s Day (also a Wednesday). Staff must have those days off, with pay.

While you can be open on Boxing Day (Thursday, December 26, 2024), if you are, another day off must be given to staff or they must be paid their regular pay plus time-and-half holiday pay for working that day.

The UCDA office will be closed on December 25, 26 and January 1, 2025.

UCDA searches can still be performed online at www.ucdasearches.com during the holidays, and the office will be open as usual December 23, 24, 27, 30 and 31st, 2024 and reopen on January 2, 2025 and the days after that as usual.

 

Happy Holidays from the UCDA!

FEDERAL GRINCH BRINGS MORE RED TAPE FOR DEALERS

FEDERAL GRINCH BRINGS MORE RED TAPE FOR DEALERS

On Nov. 30, 2024, the Government of Canada published draft amendments to regulations under the Proceeds of Crime (Money Laundering) and Terrorist Financing Act (the “PCMLTFA”). The stated purpose of the proposed amendments is to strengthen Canada’s Anti-Money Laundering and Anti-Terrorist Financing (“AML/ATF”) framework and address evolving threats to Canada’s financial system while aligning the country with international standards set by the Financial Action Task Force, the international AML/ATF standard-setting body.

This will be the same reporting system banks use for Source of Funds declarations and that sort of thing. The Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre of Canada (FINTRAC) is Canada’s financial intelligence unit and anti-money laundering and anti-terrorist financing supervisor. Its mandate is to facilitate the detection, prevention and deterrence of money laundering and the financing of terrorist activities, while ensuring the protection of personal information under its control.

Vehicle over $100,000 finance and leasing

The Federal Government want to extend this kind of reporting to vehicle leasing and financing for business purposes, passenger vehicles and goods valued above $100,000.

Part of the problem is this massive document invites comments only until December 30th, and this while the holiday season is upon us! Even the Ottawa bureaucrats are not in the office after this week.

The other problem is we have seen no evidence this problem exists in Ontario. We have never seen a massive prosecution or enforcement in the automotive industry involving money laundering or terrorist funding. This has all the earmarks of a solution in search of a problem and worse, an exercise in optics that will add costs, red tape and increase the price of vehicles for consumers.

The proposed amendments are planned to come into force in two phases. Those related to information sharing would come into force immediately upon publication of the final regulations in the Canada Gazette. The other amendments would come into force on Oct. 1, 2025, to allow businesses to prepare to comply with the new requirements.

Leasing and financing companies will be regulated under FINTRAC and be required to implement compliance measures set out in the PCMLTFA. These include AML/ATF compliance programs, customer due diligence, record-keeping, and reporting of  suspicious transactions. Such companies would also be required to verify identity and keep a record of every transaction of $3,000 or more.

An administrative monetary penalty for non-compliance is proposed with a range of $1,000 to $500,000 depending on the seriousness of the violation.

Strengthening border controls

Ottawa also proposes to grant the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) the power to seize and forfeit goods where it has reasonable grounds to believe that the goods are proceeds of crime or related to money laundering, terrorist financing or sanctions evasion.

Traders (persons or entities) would be required to attest to the CBSA that imported and exported goods are not proceeds of  crime or related to money laundering, terrorist financing, or sanctions evasion. They would also be required to attest that the goods represented as being imported/exported are, in fact, being imported/exported, as a means to combat the use of  phantom shipments.

Entities involved in importing and exporting goods would need to implement systems to report transactions to the CBSA, ensuring adherence to the new trade-based financial crime reporting obligations. Record-keeping requirements would also be imposed similar to what is already required for customs and tax purposes.

The UCDA will certainly be making submissions on these concerning developments, and we urge you to do the same here:

https://canadagazette.gc.ca/rp-pr/p1/2024/2024-11-30/html/reg1-eng.html

and let your MP know what you think as well here:

https://www.ourcommons.ca/members/en

REGISTRATION EXTENSION FOR LIGHT DUTY AND STRUCTURAL INSPECTION STATIONS

REGISTRATION EXTENSION FOR LIGHT DUTY AND STRUCTURAL INSPECTION STATIONS

Light duty and structural Motor Vehicle Inspection Stations (MVIS) now have until MARCH 31, 2025 to register for the new digital safety platform called DriveON.
MVIS facilities that only conduct light-duty/passenger vehicle inspections, can apply through the DriveON portal at www.driveonportal.com. The MTO’s full release and other important news can be seen below:
Ministry of Transportation
Commercial Safety and
Compliance Branch

301 St. Paul Street, 3rd Floor
St. Catharines ON L2R 7R4
1 800 387-7736, 416 246-7166 [email protected]		 Ministère des transports Direction de la sécurité et de la conformité en matière de transport commercial
301, rue Saint-Paul, 3e étage
St. Catharines ON L2R 7R4
1 800 387-7736, 416 246-7166
[email protected]
MEMORANDUM TO: MVIS Stations and DriveON Vehicle Inspections Centres
FROM: Jennifer Elliott
Director
DATE: 8-Dec-24
SUBJECT: Updates Regarding DriveON and MVIS Programs
Over the past year MTO has rolled out DriveON–the new digital platform to modernize and streamline Ontario’s vehicle safety and emissions inspections program, to replace the current paper-based Motor Vehicle Inspection Stations (MVIS) program.

Extension of DriveON program In order to ensure a smooth transition to DriveON, MTO is now extending MVIS program until March 31, 2025, only for light duty and structural stations that have not already joined DriveON. This will give stations that are transitioning to DriveON additional time to receive and learn how to use the new equipment while allowing them to continue conducting inspections under MVIS.

Stations that want to continue conducting vehicle safety inspections after March 31, 2025, must join the DriveON program, as the MVIS program will be ending on that date.

Inspection stations that conduct structural inspections can onboard to the DriveON program via the DriveON portal at a future date.

If you have not joined DriveON and you had a valid MVIS licence on December 31, 2024, your MVIS licence and technicians will automatically be extended to March 31, 2025. You will not receive an MVIS renewal package. You are still required to display your 2024 MVIS licence and keep records of all MVIS inspections carried out until December 31, 2025. Please note that you cannot operate under both programs simultaneously; you can only operate under one — MVIS or DriveON.To apply to the DriveON program, please visit Driveonportal.com.

Annual and Semi-annual Inspections 
As of October 1, 2024, all Annual and Semi-Annual Inspections must be performed under the DriveON program.

All MVIS annual or semi-annual stickers and certificates are the property of MTO and must be returned to MTO. Affixing or issuing annual or semi-annual inspection stickers under the MVIS program is prohibited and the maximum fine is $1,000 for each offence and your enrollment into the new DriveON program may be revoked or refused.  

Please note that you must also surrender any remaining MVIS stock if instructed by a Transportation Enforcement Officer. Please return unused stickers or certificates by mail to the address below:

Ministry of Transportation – MVIS unit
301 St. Paul Street, 3rd Floor
St. Catharines ON L2R 7R4

As you transition from MVIS to DriveON, please note the options and restrictions that apply to you based on your status in these programs:

Active in MVIS
This section applies to any active MVIS that may have also applied to the DriveON program.
  • MVIS Licence: Your licence will be automatically extended to March 31, 2025, at no cost. Keep displaying your 2024 MVIS licence and keep records of all MVIS inspections carried out until December 31, 2025.
  • DriveON Statuses: If you have applied to the DriveON program and your application is in the following status, you can continue operating under the MVIS program:
    • Waiting for Ministry to approve contract.
    • VIC in readiness process.
    • Application is MTO User Approved.
  • Annual & Semi-Annual Certificates: You cannot complete annual and semi-annual inspections (these can only be performed in DriveON). Please return all MVIS stock to MTO.
  • Safety Standards and Structural Inspection Certificates: You can continue safety standards and structural inspections under the MVIS program until March 31, 2025, or until you become “Active” under the DriveON program. You can order paper-based MVIS safety standards and structural inspection certificates until January 31, 2025.
Active in DriveON This section applies to all stations that have been approved to join DriveON, have received their equipment, and are operating as a Vehicle Inspection Centre.
  • MVIS Licence: Your licence will be automatically terminated once you have commenced conducting inspections under DriveON.
  • DriveON Statuses: Your DriveON status is:
    • Active
    • Locked
  • Annual & Semi-Annual Certificates: You can complete annual and semi-annual inspections using DriveON equipment ONLY. After a successful inspection (“pass”), annual and semi-annual stickers can be printed and affixed to the vehicle.
  • DriveON VICs pay a fee for each “pass” annual or semi-annual certificate issued when an inspection is completed via their Pre-Authorized Debit (PAD). PAD fees will be collected on a weekly basis. Blank stickers for annual and semi-annual inspections are ordered through the DriveON portal at no cost.
  • Safety Standards and Structural Inspection Certificates: If you have joined DriveON and received equipment, then you must conduct all Safety Standards inspections using the DriveON equipment. More information pertaining to Structural Inspections under DriveON will be communicated shortly.
  • After a successful (“pass”) safety inspection is completed via your PAD, VICs will pay a fee for each safety standards certificate issued on a weekly basis. Safety standards certificates are issued digitally, and no paper-based stock needs to be ordered.
If you have any questions about the MVIS program, please contact MTO toll free at 1- 800-387-7736 or e-mail [email protected]

If you have any questions about the new DriveON program, please contact the Vehicle Inspection Centre Assistance Line toll free at 1-833-420-2110 or email [email protected]

Sincerely,
Jennifer Elliott
Director

Digital Dealership Registration Webinar

Digital Dealership Registration Webinar

The Ministry of Public and Business Service Delivery and Ministry of Transportation are hosting a webinar on Digital Dealership Registration on December 17, 2024.

They’ve asked us to share the following information:

You’re Invited!

Join us to learn more about Digital Dealership Registration!

The Ministry of Public and Business Service Delivery and Procurement (MPBSDP), in collaboration with the Ministry of Transportation (MTO), will be hosting a webinar on the Digital Dealership Registration (DDR) program.

DDR is a web application that enables Ontario dealerships to complete vehicle registrations online, minimizing visits to ServiceOntario centers. It integrates with existing systems for a quick, easy, and secure registration process for new and used vehicle purchases.

Save the Date! Join us on Wednesday, December 17th, 2024, from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM for an informative session on the DDR program. We’ll provide a step-by-step demonstration, sign-up instructions, and answer your questions. 

Before You Sign Up, a quick checklist:

  1. Your dealership is located in Ontario.
  2. Your dealership is registered with the Ontario Motor Vehicle Industry Council(OMVIC).

Sign up today to secure your spot for the DDR webinar! Click HERE

50 % Off Electric / Hybrid Training

BASIC ELECTRIC / HYBRID TRAINING

For sales, service and technical staff

Members are starting to sign up, get your preferred booking time while slots remain available!

The UCDA has partnered with Centennial College to deliver Electric and Hybrid (EV) training to your staff and the UCDA is offering 50% off the cost of the basic programs!

The best part?  Centennial will come to you, whether you are in Thunder Bay, Windsor, Ottawa or the GTA! Some distance courses will involve an additional hotel and travel charge. Onsite visit will require a bay space.

Available to class sizes no larger than 12, basic offerings include:

High Voltage Safety CESD 110 (6 hours)

A perfect primer for sales, service and tech staff who may know very little about this unique form of motor vehicle, this course requires no technical knowledge, takes 6 hours, and costs $2300. The UCDA will pay 50% of that cost!

Hybrid and Electric Vehicle Introductory Overview CESD 109 (12 hours)

Your existing 310S service techs will benefit from this because it offers more detailed technical overview taking a total time of 12 hours at a cost of $4500. The UCDA will pay 50%!

CESD 110 plus Hybrid and Electric Vehicle Introductory Overview CESD 109 (18 hours)

Your existing 310S service techs will benefit from this because it adds to the basic introduction some more detailed technical overview taking a total time of 18 hours over 3 days at a cost of $6800. The UCDA will pay 50%!

Intermediate – as you can see in the chart below, for those dealerships that want a full training approach, there are additional options you can consider for your techs including CESD 111-114.

For dealers in the GTA, training on-site at Centennial may be preferred to save tying up a bay, and we would still offer 50% of the cost for the basic options, should that be the case. After taking these courses, Centennial will offer a College Certificate of Completion.

To register: https://www.ucda.org/centennial/ or call the UCDA 416-231-2600 or 1-800-268-2598 or email [email protected]

 

Course Title Duration Cost per session UCDA PAYS Member Pays
High Voltage Safety CESD 110 6 hours $2,300 $1,150 $1,150
Hybrid and Electric Vehicle Introductory Overview CESD 109       12 hours $4,500 $2,250 $2,250
High Voltage Safety CESD 110 and Hybrid and Electric Overview CESD 109 18 hours $6,800 $3,400 $3,400
High Voltage Supporting Systems CESD 112       12 hours $4,500 $0 $4,500
Inverters and Regenerative Braking CESD 113       12 hours $4,500 $0 $4,500
Batteries and Charging Systems CESD 111       18 hours $6,800 $0 $6,800
Motor Operations and Diagnostics CESD 114       12 hours $4,500 $0 $4,500

 

 

      

EXPORTS AND THE TRANSACTION FEE

EXPORTS AND THE TRANSACTION FEE

It seems, since 2022, the OMVIC portal for online dealer renewals was not as clear on Export sales as it could have been.

The question simply asked how many vehicles you sold for Export; it did not ask if the sales were to non-dealers (which attracts the transaction fee) or to a dealer (which would not).

While OMVIC is studying the issue of how to confirm if a dealer outside of Ontario is really a dealer, any Members who feel they may have over-submitted the transaction fee are welcomed to contact OMVIC and have their file reviewed going back to 2022 by contacting OMVIC at the below email address:

[email protected]

The new portal will look like this:

THANKSGIVING DAY – OCTOBER 14, 2024

THANKSGIVING DAY - OCTOBER 14, 2024

Dealers are legally required to close on Thanksgiving Day, Monday, October 14th, unless located in a tourist area as designated by their local municipality.

Dealers may be open on Saturday, October 12th and, if they wish, on Sunday, October 13th.

The UCDA search facility will be closed on Thanksgiving Monday, but will be available as usual from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 12th and 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 15th.

On-line searches are available on Thanksgiving Monday at www.ucdasearches.com

DriveON Light-Duty/Passenger Vehicle Rollout and Extended Transition Period for Annual and Semi-Annual Inspections

DriveON Light-Duty/Passenger Vehicle Rollout and Extended Transition Period for Annual and Semi-Annual Inspections

Motor Vehicle Inspection Stations (MVIS) offering ONLY light-duty vehicle safety inspections are now finally able to apply for, and enroll in, the new digital safety platform.

MVIS facilities that only conduct light-duty/passenger vehicle inspections, can apply through the DriveON portal at www.driveonportal.com.

The MTO’s full release and other important news can be seen below:

MEMORANDUM TO:      Motor Vehicle Inspection Station (MVIS) and DriveON Stakeholders

FROM:                              Jennifer Elliot

                                              Director

DATE:                                August 30, 2024

SUBJECT:                        DriveON Light-Duty/Passenger Vehicle Rollout and Extended Transition Period for Annual and Semi-Annual Inspections

In July 2022, the Ministry of Transportation (MTO) started combining the heavy-duty diesel vehicle emissions testing program and MTO’s Motor Vehicle Inspection Station (MVIS) program into a single digital inspection program called DriveON. We have been onboarding MVIS facilities to DriveON in a phased approach and are ready to open the next phase, which is onboarding of Light-Duty MVIS facilities.

September 3, 2024 – Light-Duty MVIS Facilities can start applying to the DriveON program

  • MTO is pleased to announce that enrolment into DriveON will open on September 3, 2024, for current MVIS facilities that only conduct light-duty/passenger vehicle inspections.
  • MVIS facilities that only conduct light-duty/passenger vehicle inspections, can apply through the DriveON portal at www.driveonportal.com.
  • Facilities whose applications are approved by the ministry will be onboarded and allowed to purchase the necessary equipment through the DriveON portal.
  • To ensure MVIS facilities receive their DriveON equipment prior to the ending of the MVIS program on December 31, 2024, it is strongly recommended they complete the enrolment process and purchase equipment prior to November 1, 2024.

Complimentary Inspection Tablet for Light-Duty Facilities

  • To help support the industry, the ministry will be providing one complimentary inspection tablet to all currently licensed MVIS facilities whose applications have been approved to DriveON during the purchase of the initial equipment package. 
  • MVIS facilities that only conduct light-duty/passenger vehicle inspections will be eligible to receive one complimentary inspection tablet if onboarded to DriveON before December 31, 2024. 
  • If MVIS facilities don’t apply to DriveON by December 31, 2024, they will no longer be able to conduct light-duty/passenger vehicle inspections under the MVIS program. These facilities will have to wait until the next phase of onboarding occurring after December 31, 2024, to apply and will not be eligible to receive a complimentary inspection tablet.

Technicians Entering the DriveON Program Must:

  • Have a valid Certificate of Qualification with Skilled Trades Ontario that is active and for which all fees have been paid. This information can be verified by calling 1-855-299-0028 or going online and checking the public registry for status through Skilled Trades Ontario at www.skilledtradesontario.ca.
  • Register as a technician on the DriveON portal.
  • Complete the mandatory online training available on the portal, which is free of charge and available 24/7.

MVIS facility owners and technicians are encouraged to review the Program Enrolment Package and begin collecting the required documents for their DriveON application. The Program Enrolment Package can be found on the DriveON portal at www.driveonportal.com.

DriveON Vendor

Further information regarding the process on how to enrol in the DriveON program will be communicated by the DriveON vendor, Parsons Inc. Additionally, Parsons will be hosting information sessions during the month of September, and we encourage you to attend to have your questions and/or concerns addressed:

  • Wednesday, September 4th at 11:00am
  • Wednesday, September 4th at 2:00pm
  • Thursday, September 5th at 12:00pm
  • Tuesday, September 10th at 10:30am
  • Tuesday, September 10th at 2:00pm
  • Wednesday, September 11th at 10:00am

If you have any questions about the new DriveON program, please contact the Vehicle Inspection Centre Assistance Line toll free at 1-833-420-2110 or by email at [email protected].

Annual and Semi-annual Certificates Transition Period Extension

  • Annual and semi-annual certificates can no longer be ordered.
  • Ontario Regulation 170/22: Vehicle Inspection Centers states that MVIS stations are to stop issuing or affixing annual or semi-annual stickers after July 31, 2024.
  • However, MTO provided an educational transition period to help existing MVIS stations enter the DriveON program, and to reduce the burden on the industry. During this transition period, existing MVIS stations may continue to issue annual and semi-annual stickers and certificates. MTO is extending the transition period one more time from August 31, 2024, to September 30, 2024.

Refunds

All unused MVIS certificates and stickers must be returned to MTO. Stations that have joined DriveON and have received their equipment, are required by legislation to return all unused MVIS books and certificates. If stations use MVIS certificates, they can face charges and their enrolment into the new DriveON program may be revoked or refused.

  • To qualify for refunds:
    • unused forms of annual inspection and semi-annual inspection certificates and stickers must be returned by October 31, 2024. Heavy-duty stations must also return unused safety standards certificates by October 31, 2024.
    • unused safety standards certificates must be returned by January 31, 2025.
  • Refunds will not be provided if unused annual inspection and semi-annual inspection forms and stickers are returned to the us beyond these dates.
  • Further questions or concerns about refunds may be directed to the MVIS program via telephone at 1-800-387-7736, via Fax at 905-704-2574, or via email at [email protected]

Sincerely,

Jennifer Elliott

Director

DriveON Onboarding Q&A

Q1: I am a current light duty/passenger MVIS facility. What will I need when I apply to the DriveON program? 

A1: You will be able to apply to DriveON through the DriveON portal www.driveonportal.com on September 3, 2024. Information regarding the onboarding process can be found in the Program Enrolment Package on the DriveON portal. You can access the guide here at www.driveonportal.com.

Q2: I am a current MVIS facility that only conducts light-duty/passenger vehicle inspections. When do I need to onboard into the DriveON program by? 

A2: The current MVIS program will end on December 31, 2024. MVIS facilities will no longer be authorized by the ministry to perform these types of inspections under the MVIS program as of December 31, 2024. It is strongly recommended to complete enrolment and equipment purchase prior to November 1, 2024, to allow for your application to be processed and equipment shipped in time.

Q3: How do I apply for my complimentary inspection tablet? 

A3: Once an MVIS facility has completed their application to DriveON through the DriveON portal, tablet savings will be applied automatically to their equipment purchase order. No additional action will be required by the MVIS facility during the application process. 

Q4: Am I able to purchase another tablet in addition to my complimentary one? 

A4: Yes, MVIS facilities joining DriveON can purchase multiple tablets based on their operational needs. Additional tablets can be purchased individually or as part of additional packages. Facilities should be aware that the sale of all DriveON equipment is final and non-refundable.

Q5: I own an MVIS facility that performs safety inspections with two MVIS numbers. Do I get a free tablet for each MVIS number? 

A5: Yes. One complimentary tablet will be provided for each MVIS ID number per VIC application.

Q6: When can my technicians register with DriveON?

A6: Technicians can begin the registration process on the portal now at www.driveonportal.com. Once they have created their username and password, they can then start the mandatory online training available on the portal, which is free of charge and available 24/7. This can be done independent of the Vehicle Inspection Centre application process.

Q7: I am a current MVIS facility that only performs structural inspections. How will I know when I can apply to the DriveON program? 

A7: The ministry will communicate onboarding dates for MVIS facilities that only perform structural inspections at a later date. In the meantime, these MVIS facilities planning to apply to the DriveON program should review the Program Enrolment Package found at www.driveonportal.com to begin collecting the necessary documents for their DriveON application. 

Q8: I am a current VIC in the DriveON program that only performs emissions inspections. Am I eligible for a complimentary inspection tablet? 

A8: No, only currently licensed MVIS facilities that are onboarded into DriveON by the required dates are eligible to receive one complimentary inspection tablet.

Q9: Can a current MVIS facility add emissions capability to their VIC?

A9: Yes, MVIS facilities can add emissions inspection capability to their VICs during onboarding. If a current MVI, would also like to conduct DriveON Emissions inspections, they can indicate that in their onboarding application. The vendor will get back to you on the equipment delivery date based on a first come first serve basis.

Q10: I am a current MVIS facility – what if I don’t want to join the DriveON program? 

A10: MVIS facilities that only perform light duty/passenger vehicle inspections are encouraged to join the new DriveON program by December 31, 2024. After this date, no light-duty/passenger vehicle inspections can be performed under the MVIS program.

Q11: I am a current MVIS facility that performs heavy duty inspections. Can I still enroll in DriveON? 

A11: Yes, heavy duty MIVS facilities can still enrol in DriveON.  However, when enrolment opens to MVIS facilities that perform light duty/passenger vehicle inspections, they will be given priority.

Deadlines and Details

MTO SAFETY INSPECTIONS

Deadlines and Details

We have received an important reminder from the MTO as to deadlines and details on the move to fully digitize Ontario safety inspections by the end of 2024.

The Ministry of Transportation (MTO) is no longer accepting new Motor Vehicle Inspection Stations (MVIS) applications:

  • Effective June 30, 2024, the MTO has stopped filling orders for annual inspection or

semi-annual inspection certificates/stickers.

  • Stations will have until October 31, 2024, to order safety and structural certificates, in limited quantities.

MVIS facilities that have not entered the DriveON program must not:

  • Issue or affix annual inspection or semi-annual inspection certificates/stickers after July 31, 2024.
  • Issue a safety standards certificate after July 31, 2024, if the vehicle requires an annual or semi-annual inspection sticker.

IMPORTANT UPDATE: MVIS facilities are permitted to continue conducting annual and semi-annual inspections under the MVIS program until August 31, 2024. This is only permitted for MVIS facilities that have applied to the DriveON program before August 1, 2024, and have not received their DriveON equipment.

To qualify for refunds, MVIS facilities are required to return unused forms of annual inspection and semi-annual inspection certificates and stickers by September 30, 2024.

Unauthorized use or sale of expired MVIS certificates and stickers are subject to investigation by a Transportation Enforcement Officer. You could be charged for violating the Highway Traffic Act if you issue or affix these certificates and stickers beyond the end date, or your enrollment into DriveON could be revoked.

DriveON

As a reminder to MVIS facilities that perform annual, semi-annual or a combination of annual, semi-annual and light-duty/passenger vehicle inspections, please note that the deadline to apply to DriveON is July 31, 2024 to receive a complimentary tablet.

Current MVIS facilities that are eligible and have submitted their application to join the DriveON program are now able to order, receive, and initialize the inspection equipment and add technicians to their VICs ahead of the Ministry’s review and approval process.

The DriveON program went live on July 15, 2024, where stations that have been accepted into the program and have received their equipment can begin performing inspections under the DriveON program.

Current MVIS facilities that only perform light duty/passenger vehicle inspections will be notified when the DriveON portal will open to apply to DriveON. More information on this will be announced soon.

If you have any questions about the new DriveON program, you can contact the Vehicle

Inspection Centre Assistance Line toll free at 1-833-420-2110 or by email at [email protected].

To read the full memo from the MTO please click here