Canadian truck dealers warn they can't buy new models until feds fix paperwork
Dealers say a paperwork mismatch between U.S. and Canadian certification rules could stop new heavy-duty truck imports and strain supply chains.
- On Thursday, the Canadian Truck Dealers Association warned at a Parliament Hill news conference that dealers will be unable to import new U.S.-built truck models next year unless Ottawa quickly resolves a paperwork certification mismatch.
- The problem stems from a U.S. regulatory shift where the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration now issues emissions certifications, but Canada only recognizes approvals from the Environmental Protection Agency.
- Manufacturers have flagged this issue to the federal government for a year with little progress, threatening a critical sector where U.S. companies provide 95 per cent of Canada's supply.
- Kevin Disher, head of the dealers association, warned that truck shortages will impact shipping, infrastructure, construction, forestry, mining, and agriculture, with costs ultimately reaching Canadian businesses and households.
- Keean Nembhard, press secretary for Environment Minister Julie Dabrusin, stated Ottawa is aware of the issue and is working on a resolution, though dealers warn an August ordering deadline looms.
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Canadian truck dealers warn they can't buy new U.S. models until feds fix paperwork
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Canadian truck dealers warn they can’t buy new models until feds fix paperwork
OTTAWA - Canadian heavy-duty truck dealers say they won't be able to import any new models next year unless Ottawa moves quickly to fix a paperwork problem.
Winnipeg Free Press
Canadian truck dealers warn they can't buy new models until feds fix paperwork
OTTAWA - Canadian heavy-duty truck dealers say they won't be able to import any new models next year unless Ottawa moves quickly to fix a paperwork problem.
Canadian heavy-duty truck dealers say they will not be able to import any new models next year unless Ottawa acts quickly to resolve an administrative problem.
Truck dealers say regulatory mismatch threatens supply chain
Canada’s truck dealers are calling on the federal government to move quickly on a regulatory fix they say is needed to preserve access to medium- and heavy-duty trucks in Canada, warning that a misalignment with U.S. emissions rules could create serious supply headaches as early as the 2027 model year. At a press event on Parliament Hill in Ottawa yesterday, the Canadian Truck Dealers (CTD) said the issue is a practical regulatory problem that c…
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